For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in Forsyth, MT (there are , serving 20 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Forsyth, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Forsyth 7-8 and Forsyth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Forsyth, MT (2026)
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.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Forsyth, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Forsyth 7-8 and Forsyth High School.
How many public schools are located in Forsyth?
3 public schools are located in Forsyth.
What percentage of students in Forsyth go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Forsyth are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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