Best Public Schools in Shelby, MT

Summary:

The city of Shelby, Montana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population and have varying statewide rankings, with Cam Rose School ranking the lowest among the elementary schools and Shelby High School experiencing a significant decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.

The data reveals some standout schools in the area. Cam Rose School has the highest student-to-teacher ratio (19:1) among the elementary schools, while Big Rose Colony School has the lowest ratio (14:1). Additionally, Shelby High School spends significantly more per student ($16,839) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($11,028), which may be an area for further exploration.

Overall, the schools in Shelby, Montana present a mixed picture, with some standout performance and areas for potential improvement. The racial homogeneity of the student population and the impact of small school sizes on educational outcomes are also noteworthy considerations for the Shelby Elementary and Shelby High School districts to address.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Shelby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	294	21	13.8	58.5%	208 (70.7%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (11.6%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.6%)	52.3	177^th of 332 public elementary schools	46.7%		45.4	216^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.3%	39	33.6	41.3	43.2	$8,134
Shelby 7-8	Public	7-8	1001 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	69	6	11.5	71.0%	58 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.2%)	23	147^th of 187 public middle schools	21.4%		43.4	121^st of 190 public middle schools	36.3%	26	23.3	36.0	15.8	$33,976
Shelby High School	Public	9-12	1001 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	129	14	9.5	61.2%	98 (76.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.1%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.0%)	17.4	105^th of 124 public high schools	15.3%		5.4	103^rd of 114 public high schools	9.6%	2	15.0	31.6	19.1	$24,853
Big Rose Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Big Rose Colony Lane	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 460-0010	14	1	14.0	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.4	242^nd of 332 public elementary schools	27.1%					(n/a)	36.4	27.3		$5,408
Cam Rose School	Public	PK, KG-8	253 Union School Road	Shelby	59456	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	26	1	20.0	88.5%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.4	303^rd of 332 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	20.0	10.0		$7,748

Cities Near Shelby

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Galata	22.03 mi	2	151^st
Cut Bank	23.03 mi	11	147^th
Conrad	23.98 mi	6	94^th
Valier	24.03 mi	5	154^th
Sunburst	25.92 mi	5

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Shelby, MT

Shelby Elementary School

Big Rose Colony School

Shelby 7-8

Shelby High School

Cam Rose School

Cities Near Shelby