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Best Rosebud County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,533 students in Rosebud County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 254 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT are Forsyth Elementary School, Ashland 7-8 and Rosebud 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosebud County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Rosebud County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Rosebud County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ashland 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rosebud 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Birney School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Rosebud High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Rosebud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Ashland School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Rosebud County, MT include Forsyth Elementary School, Ashland 7-8 and Rosebud 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Rosebud County?
15 public schools are located in Rosebud County.
What percentage of students in Rosebud County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Rosebud County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Rosebud County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rosebud County include: Lame Deer High School vs. Forsyth High School, Forsyth High School vs. Lame Deer High School

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