For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 334 students in Shelby, MT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shelby, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Shelby, Montana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shelby, MT include Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Shelby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shelby?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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