For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 510 students in Shelby, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, MT are Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Shelby, MT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Shelby High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Shelby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby, MT include Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby?
5 public schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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