Best 59823 Montana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 426 students in 59823, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59823, MT are Potomac Middle School, Sunset School and Potomac School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59823 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59823, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best 59823, MT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sunset School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5024 Sunset Hill Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5542
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Potomac School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Bonner School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9045 Hwy 200 E
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Bonner 6-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9045 Hwy 200 E
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 59823, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59823, MT include Potomac Middle School, Sunset School and Potomac School.
How many public schools are located in 59823?
5 public schools are located in 59823.
What is the racial composition of students in 59823?
59823 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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