Best Public Schools in Fort Shaw, MT

Summary:

The city of Fort Shaw, Montana is home to a single standout elementary school, Fort Shaw Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has consistently ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state. With a small student population of just 105 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, this public school appears to provide a high-quality, personalized education to its predominantly white student body, which also includes small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.

Fort Shaw Elementary School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has placed 74th out of 332 Montana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating its strong performance compared to its peers. The school's consistent high rankings over the past three years suggest it is delivering a quality education that supports the needs of its diverse student population. However, the lack of data on the school's free and reduced lunch rates means the socioeconomic status of the student body is unclear, which could be an important factor in understanding the school's resources and the challenges it may face.

Overall, Sun River Valley Elementary district, of which Fort Shaw Elementary is a part, appears to offer a high-performing, small-scale educational experience for students in the Fort Shaw area. The strong performance and personalized attention provided by Fort Shaw Elementary School make it a standout option for families seeking a quality elementary education in this Montana community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	105	9	11.3		95 (90.5%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	78.2	74^th of 332 public elementary schools	77.7%		86.9	52^nd of 329 public elementary schools	84.2%	22	55.6	50.0	52.6	$17,517

Cities Near Fort Shaw

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fairfield	6.14 mi	6	33^rd
Simms	7.18 mi	2	96^th
Sun River	8.19 mi	1	3^rd
Vaughn	12.12 mi	2	117^th
Power	12.37 mi	4	39^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.