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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% 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)
(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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Birney School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Rosebud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Ashland School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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).
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