Best Public Schools in Livingston, MT

The city of Livingston, Montana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a notable performance disparity, with the Pine Creek School and Pine Creek 6-8 middle school consistently outperforming the schools in the Livingston Elementary district.

The Pine Creek School, an elementary school, stands out with its high performance, ranking 35th out of 401 Montana elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. Its test scores in ELA, Math, and Science are significantly above the state averages. The Pine Creek 6-8 middle school also performs well, ranking 57th out of 222 Montana middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with math proficiency notably higher than the state average.

In contrast, the Livingston Elementary district schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 42.7% to 47.13%, which may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance compared to the Pine Creek schools. The data also suggests that smaller school size, as seen in the Pine Creek schools, may be a factor in their higher academic achievement, despite the Park High School having the highest spending per student in the area.