For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 491 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 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Colstrip, MT (2026)
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 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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