For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in Culbertson, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Culbertson, MT are Culbertson High School, Culbertson School and Culbertson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culbertson, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Culbertson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Culbertson, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Culbertson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Culbertson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Culbertson Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Culbertson, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Culbertson, MT include Culbertson High School, Culbertson School and Culbertson Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Culbertson?
3 public schools are located in Culbertson.
What is the racial composition of students in Culbertson?
Culbertson public schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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