For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 487 students in Box Elder, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Box Elder, MT are Box Elder 7-8, Rocky Boy School and Rocky Boy 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Elder, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Box Elder have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Box Elder, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Rank: #33.
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 middle schools in Box Elder, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Box Elder, MT include Box Elder 7-8, Rocky Boy School and Rocky Boy 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Box Elder?
3 public middle schools are located in Box Elder.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Elder?
Box Elder public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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