Top 10 Best Park County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,716 students in Park County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 160 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Park County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Park County, MT are Gardiner School, Shields Valley 7-8 and Pine Creek 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Park County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Park County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardiner School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Shields Valley 7-8
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Creek 6-8
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gardiner High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shields Valley High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 1st St East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Creek School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Arrowhead 7-8
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #88.
Gardiner 7-8
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #99.
Park High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #1010.
Arrowhead School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #1111.
Shields Valley Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #1212.
Sleeping Giant Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1313.
East Side School
Math: 21% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
B A Winans School
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Grades: PK-2
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cooke City School
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Park County, MT

Park County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
First Street
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
132 South B Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Grades: K-5
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Park County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Park County, MT include Gardiner School, Shields Valley 7-8 and Pine Creek 6-8.
How many public schools are located in Park County, MT?
15 public schools are located in Park County, MT.
What percentage of students in Park County, MT go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Park County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Park County, MT?
Park County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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