For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,241 students in Livingston, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 160 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Livingston, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, MT are Pine Creek 6-8, Pine Creek School and East Side School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Livingston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Livingston, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Pine Creek School
(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: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Side School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, MT include Pine Creek 6-8, Pine Creek School and East Side School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston?
6 public schools are located in Livingston.
What percentage of students in Livingston go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Livingston are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston?
Livingston public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Livingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston include: Pine Creek School vs. East Side School, East Side School vs. Pine Creek School
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