Best Schools in Park County, MT
Park County, MT has 17 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 1,812 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Park County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Park County, MT
The top high schools in Park County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardiner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardiner H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
2. Shields Valley High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shields Valley H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
3. Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
Best Middle Schools in Park County, MT
The top middle schools in Park County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Creek 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Creek Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Shields Valley 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shields Valley Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 36 Students
3. Gardiner 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardiner Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 27 Students
4. Sleeping Giant Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
5. Arrowhead 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arrowhead Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Park County, MT
The top elementary schools in Park County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardiner School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardiner Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
2. Pine Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 25 Students
3. Shields Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shields Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 103 Students
4. Arrowhead School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arrowhead Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 65 Students
5. East Side School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 247 Students
6. Cooke City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cooke City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
7. St Marys Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
8. Educatio
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Educatio • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 12 Students
9. B A Winans School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Park County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Park County, MT has a total population of 17,191 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Park County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Park County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Park County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Park County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Park County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Park County, MT
How many schools are in Park County, MT?
Park County, MT has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 1,812 students in total.
How do schools in Park County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Park County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Park County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Park County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Park County
6 places in Park County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Livingston (6)
- Gardiner (3)
- Pray (2)
- Clyde Park (1)
- Cooke City (1)
- Wilsall (1)
School districts (1)
- Livingston Elem (3 schools)