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Golden Ridge School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Golden Ridge School is an exceptional elementary school in Fairfield, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 207 students. This small school has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Golden Ridge School has truly remarkable achievements, with 100% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on state assessments in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly higher than the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but it reached the #1 position out of 401 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, a remarkable accomplishment. Golden Ridge School's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 1.7 to 2.3 students per teacher, likely contribute to its exceptional performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Fairfield Elementary School and Greenfield School, Golden Ridge School stands out as the top performer, with proficiency rates that far exceed the nearby schools. This level of academic excellence, combined with the school's high ranking and personalized learning environment, make Golden Ridge School an exceptional choice for families in the Fairfield area.

Students ?

2.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$74,828

Per pupil spending ?

91.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436

(406) 467-2010

District: Golden Ridge Elementary

Students who attend Golden Ridge School usually attend:

High:

Fairfield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (100% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 93 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school100%

District avg100%

Montana avg40%

1^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 92 pts since 2015

From bottom 7% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 387Golden Ridge Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	99.8	1 of 401	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	35.0	243 of 332	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.1	222 of 329	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.9	104 of 356	70.8%	★★★★☆
2015	11.3	266 of 287	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts100%+57 vs state

Mathematics100%+63 vs state

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Schools Near Golden Ridge School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Golden Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-8	1374 Hiway 408	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Golden Ridge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2010	7	3	2.3		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.8	1^st of 401 public elementary schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$74,828
Augusta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	410 Broadway	Augusta	59410	Lewis and Clark County	Augusta Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 562-3384	85	9	9.6	48.2%	76 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	67.3	118^th of 401 public elementary schools	70.6%		79.7	46^th of 212 public elementary schools	78.3%	72	56.8	45.5	$14,914
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	173	12	14.1	28.3%	168 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	81.5	47^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.3%					(n/a)	61.5	57.8	$12,245
Choteau School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5364	252	19	13.2	55.6%	232 (92.1%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	40.9	250^th of 401 public elementary schools	37.7%		44.3	133^rd of 212 public elementary schools	37.3%	117	37.3	31.0	$9,716
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	65	6	10.3	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	42^nd of 401 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.5	13^th of 212 public elementary schools	93.9%	29	69.1	57.1	$12,760
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	88	10	8.5	44.3%	75 (85.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	77.1	67^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.3%		71.9	67^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.4%		52.6	63.2	$15,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Ridge School

What schools do graduates of Golden Ridge School attend?

Students who attend Golden Ridge School usually go on to attend:

High : Fairfield High School

What district is Golden Ridge School in?

Golden Ridge Elementary

Is Golden Ridge School a good school?

Yes! Golden Ridge School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 401 Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Golden Ridge School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 7 students attended Golden Ridge School.

What is the racial makeup of Golden Ridge School?

Students at Golden Ridge School are 100% White.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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