For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 708 students in Toole County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Toole County, MT are Sunburst Elementary School, Sunburst 7 - 8 and Sunburst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Toole County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunburst Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Sunburst 7 - 8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Sunburst High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Rank: #66.
Shelby Elementary 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
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #88.
Shelby 7-8
(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
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
Shelby High 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
| 129 students
Toole County 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
1880 Loop Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
1214 Rim Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
333 2100 Road S
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Toole County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Toole County, MT include Sunburst Elementary School, Sunburst 7 - 8 and Sunburst High School.
How many public schools are located in Toole County?
10 public schools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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