| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields Valley High School District | Clyde Park | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 50 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Gardiner High School District | Cooke City | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 56 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Livingston Elementary School District | Springdale | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 837 | 3 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Park High School District | Emigrant | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 418 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
How Park County compares
Together they enroll 1,361 students across 6 schools. The largest is Livingston Elementary School District with 837 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Park County, Montana
Park County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Park County is Shields Valley High School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Park County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Park County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Park County, MT?
Of the districts serving Park County, Shields Valley High School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.