For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 580 students in Box Elder, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, MT are Box Elder School and Rocky Boy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Box Elder have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Box Elder, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Box Elder, MT include Box Elder School and Rocky Boy School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Box Elder?
2 public elementary schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Box Elder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Box Elder include: Rocky Boy School vs. Box Elder School, Box Elder School vs. Rocky Boy School
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