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Jackson School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Jackson School is a high-performing elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Jackson, MT, part of the Jackson Elementary School District, which is ranked 10th out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 220th out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 9th out of 401 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating.

Jackson School has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with 100% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the state assessments in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 1:1 to 7:1 over the past three school years, in contrast to the nearby Wisdom School (4.5:1) and Polaris School (8:1). Additionally, Jackson School spends significantly more per student ($22,425 in 2018-2019) compared to Wisdom School ($12,574) and Polaris School ($20,186).

The school's consistent academic excellence, dramatic improvement in statewide ranking, and unique resource allocation model suggest that the school has made substantial investments and improvements in its educational offerings. While the lack of data on free and reduced-lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic diversity and potential equity concerns, the available information indicates that Jackson School is a high-performing institution that has set a benchmark for academic achievement in the region.

Students ?

1.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$75,369

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736

(406) 834-3138

District: Jackson Elementary

Students who attend Jackson School usually attend:

High:

Beaverhead County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 75 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school100%

District avg100%

Montana avg40%

9^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 74 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 387Jackson 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	99.7	9 of 401	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	28.5	220 of 287	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts100%+57 vs state

Mathematics100%+63 vs state

Science100%+62 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Jackson School	Public	PK, KG-8	415 Jardine	Jackson	59736	Beaverhead County	Jackson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 834-3138	2	2	1.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.7	9^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$75,369
Polaris School	Public	PK, KG-8	4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway	Polaris	59746	Beaverhead County	Polaris Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 834-3403	8	1	8.0		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60	155^th of 401 public elementary schools	61.3%					(n/a)	66.7	0.0	$20,727
Wisdom School	Public	PK, KG-8	408 Elm Street	Wisdom	59761	Beaverhead County	Wisdom Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 689-3227	9	2	4.5		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84.9	34^th of 401 public elementary schools	91.5%					(n/a)	83.3	50.0	$17,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson School

What is the racial makeup of Jackson School?

Students at Jackson School are 100% White.

How many students attend Jackson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2 students attended Jackson School.

Is Jackson School a good school?

Yes! Jackson School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 401 Montana elementary schools.

What district is Jackson School in?

Jackson Elementary

What schools do graduates of Jackson School attend?

Students who attend Jackson School usually go on to attend:

High : Beaverhead County High School

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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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