For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in Colstrip, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Colstrip, MT are Pine Butte Elementary School, Colstrip High School and Frank Brattin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colstrip, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Colstrip have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Colstrip, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colstrip, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Colstrip, MT include Pine Butte Elementary School, Colstrip High School and Frank Brattin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Colstrip?
3 public schools are located in Colstrip.
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip?
Colstrip public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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