For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 276 students in Simms, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Simms, MT are Fort Shaw Elementary School, Cascade Colony School and Simms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simms, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Simms have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Simms, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Loop Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Simms High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Sun River Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Simms, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Simms, MT include Fort Shaw Elementary School, Cascade Colony School and Simms High School.
How many public schools are located in Simms?
4 public schools are located in Simms.
What is the racial composition of students in Simms?
Simms public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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