For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 349 students in Park County, MT.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Park County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Park County (2025-26)
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 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Park County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Street
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
132 South B Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Park County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Park County, MT include Gardiner 7-8, Shields Valley 7-8 and Pine Creek 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Park County?
6 public middle schools are located in Park County.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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