For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 929 students in Sidney, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, MT are West Side Elementary School, Sidney Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sidney, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Gr: PK-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 3rd Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Rau School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sidney, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, MT include West Side Elementary School, Sidney Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sidney?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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