For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,713 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 7-8, 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 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Park County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardiner 7-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: 7-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Shields Valley 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pine Creek 6-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gardiner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shields Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 1st St East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Pine Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Gardiner School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Gr: 5-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
East Side School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Sleeping Giant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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 7-8, Shields Valley 7-8 and Pine Creek 6-8.
How many public schools are located in Park County?
15 public schools are located in Park County.
What percentage of students in Park County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Park County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Park County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Park County include: Shields Valley Elementary School vs. Pine Creek School, Gardiner School vs. East Side School, Shields Valley Elementary School vs. East Side School
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