Best Public Schools in Forsyth, MT

Summary:

The city of Forsyth, Montana is home to three schools: Forsyth Elementary School, Forsyth High School, and Forsyth 7-8. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, providing education to the Forsyth community.

Among the three schools, Forsyth Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking highly in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Forsyth High School and Forsyth 7-8 both perform below the state averages in academic proficiency, with Forsyth 7-8 significantly underperforming.

The data also reveals that the free and reduced lunch rates are relatively high across all three schools, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention to students. Overall, the analysis suggests that while Forsyth Elementary School is the standout performer, the middle and high school levels in the Forsyth Elementary and Forsyth High School districts may need more attention and support to improve academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Forsyth 7-8	Public	7-8	917 Park	Forsyth	59327	Rosebud County	Forsyth Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 346-2796	33	4	7.8	36.4%	27 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	5 (15.2%)	21.8	187^th of 222 public middle schools	15.8%					(n/a)				17.2	22.6	$17,679
Forsyth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1850 Cedar	Forsyth	59327	Rosebud County	Forsyth Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 346-2796	159	13	11.9	49.1%	135 (84.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.9%)	80.4	52^nd of 401 public elementary schools	87.0%					(n/a)				53.6	66.7	$15,976
Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	917 Park	Forsyth	59327	Rosebud County	Forsyth High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 346-2796	103	9	11.3	32.0%	90 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	7 (6.8%)	63.5	65^th of 182 public high schools	64.3%		20.1	104^th of 122 public high schools	14.8%	39	48.0	36.0	32.0			$18,988

Cities Near Forsyth

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rosebud	11.41 mi	3
Colstrip	24.47 mi	3	91^st
Hysham	26.39 mi	3
Miles City	40.97 mi	11	84^th
Custer	43.03 mi	3	72^nd

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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.