For the 2025 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, Rosebud School and Birney 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 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Rosebud School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rosebud County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Main St
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
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, Rosebud School and Birney 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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