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Simms CDP, MT

ZIP 59477 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 59477

K-12 nearby
4
Public
4
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 59477 (Simms, MT) is associated with Sun River Valley Elementary School District (LEA 3024300) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 4 K-12 schools (4 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is University of Providence about 30.3 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Sun River Valley Elementary School District
LEA ID
3024300
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (5)

  • University of Providence30.3 miles (48.8 km)4yr-private
  • Great Falls College Montana State University30.3 miles (48.8 km)2yr-public
  • Carroll College59.0 miles (94.9 km)4yr-private
  • Helena College University of Montana59.3 miles (95.4 km)2yr-public
  • Blackfeet Community College91.4 miles (147.0 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Sun River Middle Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Simms High Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Cascade Colony Schoolpublic——4.6 miles (7.3 km)
Fort Shaw Elem Schoolpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 59477

What school district is ZIP code 59477 in?
ZIP 59477 (Simms, MT) maps to Sun River Valley Elementary School District (LEA ID 3024300) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 59477?
US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 59477 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 59477 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher28.0%
High school35.3%
Less than HS6.3%
School districtSun River Valley Elementary School District