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Paradise CDP, MT

ZIP 59856 — 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 59856

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 59856 (Paradise, MT) is associated with Plains K-12 Schools (LEA 3020850) 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.

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 Salish Kootenai College about 35.7 miles away (4yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 59856. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Plains K-12 Schools
LEA ID
3020850
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (4)

  • Salish Kootenai College35.7 miles (57.4 km)4yr-public
  • The University of Montana47.7 miles (76.8 km)4yr-public
  • Flathead Valley Community College66.1 miles (106.4 km)2yr-public
  • North Idaho College99.0 miles (159.3 km)2yr-public

Schools FAQ for ZIP 59856

What school district is ZIP code 59856 in?
ZIP 59856 (Paradise, MT) maps to Plains K-12 Schools (LEA ID 3020850) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 59856 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 59856 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school47.8%
Less than HS25.4%
School districtPlains K-12 Schools