2011 9th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101

This is a great neighborhood school. We have three students, 5th, 3rd, and Kindergarten and all are thriving in this caring and supportive environment. McKinley is the most socioeconomically diverse school in the city. Therefore there is a diverse student population based on needs in order to meet academic standards. There are many supports in the school for both ends of the spectrum of student abilities due to additional resources as a title school. This school has great administrative leadership and a tremendous retention rate of new teachers who are willing to commit to a more challenging population to educate because of the high standards and culture of support. Finally this historic building was fully renovated and has the old school charm with updated amenities. Wouldn't ask for anything else for our kids. Very active PTA, but definitely a need for more parental involvement to support the system.

Based on comments I have heard in the community this school has a bad reputation but my kids have done great there. While COVID has made everything suck my kids still look forward to going to school.

This school does nothing about bullying, they work against the parents and they will not challenge your child to get a good education. The principal and admins are driven by ego rather than success. I would not recommend this school if you can help it.