For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 304 students in Shelby, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby, MT are Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Shelby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby, MT include Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby?
3 public preschools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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