For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 54 students in Stanford, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Stanford, MT is Stanford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stanford, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Stanford, Montana 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 elementary schools in Stanford, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stanford, MT include Stanford School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanford?
1 public elementary schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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