For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 94 students in Big Sandy, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Big Sandy, MT is F E Miley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sandy, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Sandy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Sandy, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F E Miley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Big Sandy, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Big Sandy, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Big Sandy, MT include F E Miley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Sandy?
1 public elementary schools are located in Big Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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