For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 109 students in Shelby, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, MT are Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Shelby 7-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Shelby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby, MT include Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby?
3 public middle schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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