Best Public Elementary Schools in Rosebud County (2025-26)

Best Rosebud County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 908 students in Rosebud County, MT.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rosebud County, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Birney School and Rosebud School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rosebud County, MT public elementary schools have an score of 26% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rosebud County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Forsyth Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796

Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Birney School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247

Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Rosebud School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
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601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353

Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Pine Butte Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699

Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #55.

Frank Brattin Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Ashland School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568

Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

Lame Deer School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305

Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

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School

Location

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Rosebud 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353

Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rosebud County, MT?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Rosebud County, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Birney School and Rosebud School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rosebud County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Rosebud County.

What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?

Rosebud County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).