For the 2026 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 Gardiner High School, Shields Valley 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 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Park County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Park County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park High School, with 80-84% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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.
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%
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 Gardiner High School, Shields Valley 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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