For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 351 students in Colstrip, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colstrip, MT are Pine Butte Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colstrip have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in Colstrip, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colstrip, MT include Pine Butte Elementary School and Frank Brattin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colstrip?
2 public elementary schools are located in Colstrip.
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip?
Colstrip public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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