For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 545 students in Park County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Park County, MT are Shields Valley High School, Gardiner High School and Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Park County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Park County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Park County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shields Valley High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 1st St East
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 686-4621
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Gardiner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7261
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Park High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Park County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First Street
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
132 South B Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Park County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Park County, MT include Shields Valley High School, Gardiner High School and Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Park County?
3 public high schools are located in Park County.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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