For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 782 students in Rosebud County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Rosebud County, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Birney School and Rosebud School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Rosebud County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Rosebud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Ashland School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rosebud County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Rosebud County, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Birney School and Rosebud School.
How many public preschools are located in Rosebud County?
6 public preschools are located in Rosebud County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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