For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,307 students in Sidney, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sidney, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sidney, MT are West Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Sidney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sidney, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 3rd Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Rau School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
Brorson School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Sidney High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1012 4th Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-2330
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Sidney, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sidney, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Sidney, MT include West Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Sidney Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sidney?
7 public schools are located in Sidney.
What percentage of students in Sidney go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sidney are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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