For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,356 students in 59101, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT are Elysian Middle School, Ben Steele Middle School and Canyon Creek 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59101 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59101, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59101, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elysian Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ben Steele Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5066
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5066
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT include Elysian Middle School, Ben Steele Middle School and Canyon Creek 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 59101?
10 public middle schools are located in 59101.
What is the racial composition of students in 59101?
59101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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