For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 52 students in Westby, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Westby, MT are Westby School, Westby 7-8 and Westby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westby, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Westby have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Westby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westby School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Westby 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Westby High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westby, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Westby, MT include Westby School, Westby 7-8 and Westby High School.
How many public schools are located in Westby?
3 public schools are located in Westby.
What is the racial composition of students in Westby?
Westby public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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