For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 183 students in Garfield County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT are Jordan Elementary School, Cohagen School and Garfield Co Dist High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cohagen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 3rd St. E.
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Garfield Co Dist High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Jordan 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
9 Seven Blackfoot Road
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C/o Linda Rich, Box 65
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
3194 Highway 200 W
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield County, MT include Jordan Elementary School, Cohagen School and Garfield Co Dist High School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield County?
6 public schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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