For the 2026-27 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Judith Basin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Judith Basin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
928 Surprise Creek Road
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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 24% (majority American Indian).
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