For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 198 students in Clyde Park, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Clyde Park, MT are Shields Valley 7-8, Shields Valley High School and Shields Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clyde Park, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clyde Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Clyde Park, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clyde Park, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Clyde Park, MT include Shields Valley 7-8, Shields Valley High School and Shields Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clyde Park?
3 public schools are located in Clyde Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Clyde Park?
Clyde Park public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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