For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 268 students in Judith Basin County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Judith Basin County, MT are Geyser School, Hobson High School and Geyser 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Judith Basin County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Judith Basin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Judith Basin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Hobson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Geyser 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stanford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Hobson School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Hobson 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Hobson, MT 59452
(406) 423-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Stanford School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: #88.
Stanford 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Judith Basin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 191
Raynesford, MT 59469
(406) 738-4385
Raynesford, MT 59469
(406) 738-4385
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
928 Surprise Creek Road
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Judith Basin County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Judith Basin County, MT include Geyser School, Hobson High School and Geyser 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Judith Basin County?
9 public schools are located in Judith Basin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Judith Basin County?
Judith Basin County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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