For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 67 students in Melstone, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Melstone, MT are Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Melstone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melstone, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Melstone have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Melstone, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Melstone High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Melstone, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Melstone, MT include Melstone Middle School, Melstone High School and Melstone School.
How many public schools are located in Melstone?
3 public schools are located in Melstone.
What is the racial composition of students in Melstone?
Melstone public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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