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Public School Review - Established 2003

Zurich Elementary School District

265 Park Rd
Zurich, MT 59547
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 357-2912

Top Rankings

Zurich Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 23 students in Zurich Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Zurich Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
23 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
Pre-K18
Kind625
1126
2328
3529
4129
5329
6329
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District Rank

Zurich Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#158 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearZurich Elementary School District
2023#158
2022#29
2021#40
2019#104
2018#74
2017#56
2016#59
2015#98
2013#256
2012#268
2011#176
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(21-22)
≥50%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
202250%35%
202150%36%
201950%42%
201850%42%
201750%41%
201650%43%
201550%40%
201350%66%
201250%68%
201169%68%
201069%67%
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≥50%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
202250%46%
202150%47%
201950%50%
201850%51%
201750%51%
201650%50%
201550%48%
201350%84%
201250%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.330.39
20230.290.39
20220.410.38
20210.480.38
20200.420.38
20190.420.38
20180.510.36
20170.510.36
20160.560.36
20150.380.35
20140.380.35
20130.240.33
20120.470.34
20110.450.33
20100.270.30
20090.180.29
20080.220.28
20070.240.28
20060.270.27
20050.270.27
20040.240.27
20030.150.27
20020.080.26
20010.120.26
20000.150.25
19990.150.24
19970.020.24
19960.020.22
19950.020.22
19940.020.22
19930.060.22
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% American Indian
17%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
202417%10%
202317%10%
202215%11%
202140%11%
202029%11%
201929%11%
201821%12%
201721%12%
201622%12%
201511%11%
201414%11%
20134%11%
201213%12%
201121%11%
201016%12%
200910%12%
200810%11%
200714%12%
200610%12%
200516%11%
20049%11%
20036%11%
20012%11%
20008%11%
19994%10%
19951%10%
19941%10%
19933%9%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2006)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20065%1%
20044%1%
20032%1%
20024%1%
20014%1%
19994%1%
19971%1%
19961%1%
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% Hispanic
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
202210%5%
20123%4%
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% Black
4%
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2011)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20114%1%
20082%1%
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% White
70%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
202480%77%
202383%77%
202275%78%
202160%78%
202071%78%
201971%78%
201866%79%
201766%79%
201660%79%
201577%80%
201477%80%
201387%81%
201271%81%
201171%82%
201084%83%
200990%83%
200888%84%
200786%84%
200685%85%
200584%85%
200487%85%
200392%85%
200296%85%
200194%85%
200092%86%
199992%86%
1998100%87%
199799%87%
199699%88%
199599%88%
199499%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20243%5%
201813%3%
201713%3%
201618%3%
201512%3%
20149%3%
20139%2%
201213%1%
20114%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$383,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230$2 MM
20220$2 MM
20210$2 MM
20200$2 MM
20190$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$2 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$391,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230$2 MM
20220$2 MM
20210$2 MM
20200$2 MM
20190$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$1 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student (03-04)
$6,000
$11,519

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
2004$6,000$11,519
2003$4,942$10,500
2000$5,472$9,308
1999$4,236$8,330
1998$5,268$8,573
1997$4,507$7,655
1995$3,544$7,082
1992$4,537$7,082
1990$5,661$6,000
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Spending / Student (03-04)
$5,352
$10,717

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearZurich Elementary School DistrictMontana
2004$5,352$10,717
2003$5,635$10,434
2000$4,642$9,009
1999$4,655$8,277
1998$4,286$8,100
1997$4,000$7,814
1995$3,367$7,055
1992$3,328$6,494
1990$7,593$6,463
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Best Zurich Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 23 students.
What is the rank of Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District is ranked #27 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zurich Elementary School District?
70% of Zurich Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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