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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Shelby Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 556 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 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Shelby, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Shelby 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Shelby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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