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Vaughn CDP, MT

ZIP 59487 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 59487

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 59487 (Vaughn, MT) is associated with Vaughn Elementary School District (LEA 3005850) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.2 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 18.4 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Vaughn Elementary School District
LEA ID
3005850
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (6)

  • University of Providence18.4 miles (29.7 km)4yr-private
  • Great Falls College Montana State University18.6 miles (29.9 km)2yr-public
  • Carroll College70.7 miles (113.8 km)4yr-private
  • Helena College University of Montana70.8 miles (113.9 km)2yr-public
  • Blackfeet Community College91.9 miles (147.9 km)4yr-private
  • Stone Child College95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Vaughn 6-8public——4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Vaughn Elementarypublic——4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Hillcrest Colony Elementarypublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Power Elementarypublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Power Middle Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Power High Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 59487

What school district is ZIP code 59487 in?
ZIP 59487 (Vaughn, MT) maps to Vaughn Elementary School District (LEA ID 3005850) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 59487?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 59487 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 59487 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.2%
High school43.9%
Less than HS2.6%
School districtVaughn Elementary School District