For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,533 students in Rosebud County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Ashland 7-8 and Rosebud 7-8. 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 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% 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 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Rosebud County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 143 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
| 14 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Rosebud 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Rosebud School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Rosebud High 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: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1010.
Forsyth High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashland School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #1313.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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
| 196 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
| 90 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
| 309 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 Rosebud 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Rosebud County?
15 public schools are located in Rosebud County.
What percentage of students in Rosebud County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Rosebud County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rosebud County include: Lame Deer High School vs. Forsyth High School, Forsyth High School vs. Lame Deer High School
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