For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 151 students in Gardiner, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Gardiner, MT are Gardiner 7-8, Gardiner High School and Gardiner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardiner, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gardiner have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Gardiner, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardiner 7-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: 7-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Gardiner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Gardiner School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gardiner, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Gardiner, MT include Gardiner 7-8, Gardiner High School and Gardiner School.
How many public schools are located in Gardiner?
3 public schools are located in Gardiner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner?
Gardiner public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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