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Best Schools in Shelby, MT
Shelby, MT has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 610 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby, MT
The top high schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunburst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunburst K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
2. Shelby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby, MT
The top middle schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 76 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, MT
The top elementary schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cam Rose School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
2. Sunburst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunburst K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 68 Students
3. Shelby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
4. Galata School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galata Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby, MT has a total population of 3,219 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shelby, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby, MT
How many schools are in Shelby, MT?
Shelby, MT has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 610 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Shelby score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Shelby
5 of 5 schools in Shelby carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Shelby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.