Top Rankings
Gardiner Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Gardiner Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Gardiner Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
89 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gardiner Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,292 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,079 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,292
$15,270
Spending / Student
$18,079
$15,359
Best Gardiner Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardiner 7-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Gardiner School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gardiner Elementary School District?
Gardiner Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Gardiner Elementary School District?
Gardiner Elementary School District is ranked #75 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner Elementary School District?
85% of Gardiner Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gardiner Elementary School District?
Gardiner Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Gardiner Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,079 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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