For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,526 students in Rosebud County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 254 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Ashland 7-8 and Birney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Rosebud County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ashland 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Birney School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Forsyth High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Rosebud 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #66.
Rosebud School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #88.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 7-8
| 58 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #1111.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashland School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #1313.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Grades: 7-8
| 84 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rosebud County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Ashland 7-8 and Birney School.
How many public schools are located in Rosebud County, MT?
15 public schools are located in Rosebud County, MT.
What percentage of students in Rosebud County, MT go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County, MT?
Rosebud County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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