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Nye School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Nye School is an exceptional elementary school located in Nye, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 204 students. As part of the Nye Elementary District, which is ranked 23 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Nye School has consistently maintained a high statewide ranking, placing 22nd out of 401 Montana elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Nye School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the MAST assessments in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school also boasts a remarkably low student-teacher ratio of just 4 students per teacher, much lower than the nearby Absarokee School, which had a ratio of 11 students per teacher. Additionally, Nye School has a high per-student spending of $37,148 for the 2018-2019 school year, significantly higher than the $11,267 spent per student at Absarokee School.

These exceptional metrics suggest that Nye School is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning and development. Compared to the nearby Fishtail School and Absarokee School, Nye School stands out with its higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending, indicating that the school has access to more resources and a more effective educational approach.

Students ?

4.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$40,848

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061

(406) 328-6138

District: Nye Elementary

Students who attend Nye School usually attend:

High:

Absarokee High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (67% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Montana avg40%

22^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 5%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 387Nye Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+24 vs state

Mathematics67%+30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Nye School	Public	PK, KG-6	1970 Nye Road	Nye	59061	Stillwater County	Nye Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 328-6138	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.6	22^nd of 401 public elementary schools	94.5%					(n/a)	66.7	66.7	$40,848
Fishtail School	Public	PK, KG-8	119 Easton Avenue	Fishtail	59028	Stillwater County	Fishtail Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4277	15	1	15.0	40.0%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.4	187^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.4%					(n/a)	50.0	33.3	$25,806
Absarokee School	Public	PK, KG-5	327 S. Woodard Ave	Absarokee	59001	Stillwater County	Absarokee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4581	79	7	11.0	35.4%	75 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	252^nd of 401 public elementary schools	37.2%		52.1	119^th of 212 public elementary schools	43.9%	133	37.1	28.6	$16,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Nye School

Is Nye School a good school?

Yes. Nye School ranks in the top 5.5% of Montana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Nye School?

Students at Nye School are 100% White.

What district is Nye School in?

Nye Elementary

What schools do graduates of Nye School attend?

Students who attend Nye School usually go on to attend:

High : Absarokee High School

How many students attend Nye School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 4 students attended Nye School.

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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.

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