Best Public Elementary Schools in Rosebud County (2026)

Best Rosebud County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 908 students in Rosebud County, MT.

The top-ranked public elementary schools 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 elementary schools have an score of 26% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rosebud County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Forsyth Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1850 Cedar
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% )
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205 Commercial Street
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%)
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601 Main Street
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%)
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2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699

Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #55.

Frank Brattin Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Ashland School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568

Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

Lame Deer School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305

Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

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Rosebud County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Rosebud 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

601 Main St
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 elementary schools in Rosebud County, MT?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rosebud County, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Birney School and Rosebud School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rosebud County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Rosebud County.

What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?

Rosebud County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).