Park County Schools & Education
Park County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,671
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#26
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Park County
Measured School Summary
Park County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.1%.
Funding Context
Park County spends $8,671 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Park County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 9 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
86.1%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,671
$663 below the state average
School coverage
15
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Park County has 15 public schools across 9 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Park County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Park County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#26
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Livingston Elem
Elementary and middle visible
837 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Park H S
High school only in this slice
418 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Shields Valley Elem
Elementary and middle visible
139 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Gardiner Elem
Elementary and middle visible
91 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Livingston Elem is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Park County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Park County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Park County, Montana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive Education in the Heart of the Rockies
Park County manages a robust network of 15 public schools serving 1,699 students across 9 districts. The system includes 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. This infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for both the town center and surrounding mountain communities.
Livingston and Shields Valley Hubs
Livingston Elementary is the largest district, enrolling 837 students across three separate schools. Shields Valley Elementary serves another 139 students in a more rural setting. The county’s educational landscape is entirely comprised of traditional public schools, with no charter options currently available.
Mixing Town Hubs and Rural Outposts
The county features a diverse locale mix with 11 rural schools and 4 town-based campuses. Park High School is the largest facility with 418 students, while several remote schools keep average enrollment at 113. This variety allows families to choose between a central town experience or a secluded rural education.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Park County
Reported Enrollment
1,699
15 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Park County
Livingston Elem
Park H S
Shields Valley Elem
Gardiner Elem
Arrowhead Elem
Gardiner H S
Shields Valley H S
Pine Creek Elem
Cooke City Elem
15 Public Schools in Park County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park High School | Record | Park H S | Livingston, 59047Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 418 |
| Sleeping Giant Middle Sch | Record | Livingston Elem | Livingston, 59047Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 310 |
| B A Winans School | Record | Livingston Elem | Livingston, 59047Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 280 |
| East Side School | Record | Livingston Elem | Livingston, 59047Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Shields Valley Elementary | Record | Shields Valley Elem | Clyde Park, 59018Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 103 |
| Arrowhead School | Record | Arrowhead Elem | Pray, 59065Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 65 |
| Gardiner School | Record | Gardiner Elem | Gardiner, 59030Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 64 |
| Gardiner High School | Record | Gardiner H S | Gardiner, 59030Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 56 |
| Shields Valley High Schl | Record | Shields Valley H S | Clyde Park, 59018Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 50 |
| Shields Valley 7-8 | Record | Shields Valley Elem | Clyde Park, 59018Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 36 |
| Gardiner 7-8 | Record | Gardiner Elem | Gardiner, 59030Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 27 |
| Pine Creek School | Record | Pine Creek Elem | Livingston, 59047Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 25 |
| Pine Creek 6-8 | Record | Pine Creek Elem | Livingston, 59047Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 10 |
| Cooke City School | Record | Cooke City Elem | Cooke City, 59020Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 7 |
| Arrowhead 7-8 | Record | Arrowhead Elem | Pray, 59065Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 1 |
Shields Valley Elementary
Shields Valley Elem
Clyde Park, 59018 / Rural: Remote
Shields Valley High Schl
Shields Valley H S
Clyde Park, 59018 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,671
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Park County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Park County, Montana?
Park County manages a robust network of 15 public schools serving 1,699 students across 9 districts. The system includes 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. This infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for both the town center and surrounding mountain communities.
What are the major school districts in Park County, Montana?
Livingston Elementary is the largest district, enrolling 837 students across three separate schools. Shields Valley Elementary serves another 139 students in a more rural setting. The county’s educational landscape is entirely comprised of traditional public schools, with no charter options currently available.
What is the school experience like in Park County?
The county features a diverse locale mix with 11 rural schools and 4 town-based campuses. Park High School is the largest facility with 418 students, while several remote schools keep average enrollment at 113. This variety allows families to choose between a central town experience or a secluded rural education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.