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Zurich Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 23 students in Zurich Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Zurich Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
23 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zurich Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.40
% American Indian
17%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
70%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$383,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$391,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (03-04)
$6,000
$11,519
Spending / Student (03-04)
$5,352
$10,717
Best Zurich Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 23 students.
What is the rank of Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District is ranked #27 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zurich Elementary School District?
70% of Zurich Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zurich Elementary School District?
Zurich Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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