For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 336 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 47% 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 52% 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 (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.
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 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 52% 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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