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Fort Shaw CDP, MT

ZIP 59443 — Schools & Education

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

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 59443

K-12 nearby
10
Public
9
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 59443 (Fort Shaw, MT) is associated with Fairfield High School District (LEA 3010170) 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 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.8 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 26.5 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Fairfield High School District
LEA ID
3010170
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (5)

  • University of Providence26.5 miles (42.7 km)4yr-private
  • Great Falls College Montana State University26.6 miles (42.9 km)2yr-public
  • Carroll College67.3 miles (108.3 km)4yr-private
  • Helena College University of Montana67.5 miles (108.6 km)2yr-public
  • Blackfeet Community College87.4 miles (140.6 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
FAIRFIELD MENNONITE SCHOOLprivate——3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Fort Shaw Elem Schoolpublic——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Greenfield Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Greenfield 7-8public——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Sun River Middle Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Simms High Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Fairfield Elementary Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Fairfield High Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Fairfield 7-8public——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Cascade Colony Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 59443

What school district is ZIP code 59443 in?
ZIP 59443 (Fort Shaw, MT) maps to Fairfield High School District (LEA ID 3010170) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 59443?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 59443 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 59443 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.9%
High school38.1%
Less than HS19.3%
School districtFairfield High School District