For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 930 students in Box Elder, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Box Elder, MT are Box Elder High School, Rocky Boy High School and Box Elder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Box Elder have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Box Elder, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Box Elder High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Rocky Boy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Box Elder School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Box Elder 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Gr: 7-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Rocky Boy 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Box Elder, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Box Elder, MT include Box Elder High School, Rocky Boy High School and Box Elder School.
How many public schools are located in Box Elder?
6 public schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Box Elder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Box Elder include: Rocky Boy School vs. Box Elder School, Box Elder High School vs. Rocky Boy High School, Rocky Boy High School vs. Box Elder High School
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