For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 192 students in Big Sandy, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, MT are Big Sandy High School, Big Sandy 7-8 and F E Miley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sandy, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Big Sandy have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Big Sandy, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
F E Miley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Big Sandy, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, MT include Big Sandy High School, Big Sandy 7-8 and F E Miley School.
How many public schools are located in Big Sandy?
3 public schools are located in Big Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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