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Best Park County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,104 students in Park County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park County, MT are Pine Creek 6-8, Pine Creek School and Gardiner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Park County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek 6-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Pine Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Gardiner School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Gr: 5-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
East Side School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Sleeping Giant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
B A Winans School
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Cooke City School
101 Broadway
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 elementary schools in Park County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park County, MT include Pine Creek 6-8, Pine Creek School and Gardiner School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Park County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Park County.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Park County are often viewed compared to one another?

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