For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,713 students in Park County, MT (there are , serving 191 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Park County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Park County, MT are Gardiner 7-8, Pine Creek 6-8 and Shields Valley High School. 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 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Park County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardiner 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Gardiner School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Arrowhead 7-8
(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
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Shields Valley 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 1st Street East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Rank: #99.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #1010.
Arrowhead 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
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #1111.
East Side School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1212.
Park High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Sleeping Giant Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Grades: PK-2
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Park County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First Street
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
132 South B Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
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 7-8, Pine Creek 6-8 and Shields Valley High School.
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?
90% of all K-12 students in Park County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
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 23% (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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