For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 183 students in Garfield County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT are Cohagen School, Jordan Elementary School and Garfield Co Dist High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cohagen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 3rd St. E.
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Co Dist High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Jordan 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
9 Seven Blackfoot Road
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o Linda Rich, Box 65
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
1715 Hwy 200 West
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6216
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6216
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3194 Highway 200 W
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
26 Miles East
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2857
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2857
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT include Cohagen School, Jordan Elementary School and Garfield Co Dist High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
6 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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