For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 334 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 43% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Shelby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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