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Zurich School

Q: Is Zurich School a good school?

Zurich School ranks 265 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

265^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Zurich School is a small elementary school in Zurich, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 23 students. Despite its small size, the school has some unique characteristics that set it apart from nearby schools like Harlem Elementary School and Meadowlark School.

Zurich School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 11.5 over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores in Mathematics and Reading/English Language Arts have been consistently higher than the state averages and the scores of the nearby schools. However, the school's performance has been fluctuating, ranking as high as 13th out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022 and as low as 265th out of 401 in 2024-2025, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence.

One notable factor about Zurich School is its high economic disadvantage, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This is significantly higher than the 43.75% rate at Meadowlark School and the 100% rate at Harlem Elementary School. Despite the higher spending per student at Zurich School, its test scores are not significantly higher than those of the nearby Meadowlark School, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation may be influencing the school's academic performance.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,269

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547

(406) 357-4164

District: Zurich Elementary

Students who attend Zurich School usually attend:

High:

Chinook High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

American Indian:

17.4%

Hispanic:

8.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 96th percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 96th-percentile peak (2022) to 34th (2025)

!Science scores 38 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Montana avg40%

265^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

278^th of 387Zurich 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	36.9	265 of 401	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.4	103 of 212	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	88.8	38 of 332	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	96.0	13 of 329	96.0%	★★★★★
2015	26.8	226 of 287	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics40%+3 vs state

English Language Arts30%-13 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Zurich 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
Zurich School	Public	PK, KG-8	265 Park Road	Zurich	59547	Blaine County	Zurich Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 357-4164	23	2	11.5	100.0%	16 (69.6%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.9	265^th of 401 public elementary schools	33.9%		56.4	103^rd of 212 public elementary schools	51.4%	162	30.0	40.0	$18,269
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-6	623 New York	Chinook	59523	Blaine County	Chinook Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 357-2033	144	12	11.6	43.8%	110 (76.4%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	45.7	222^nd of 401 public elementary schools	44.6%					(n/a)	40.0	37.7	$23,120
Harlem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 3rd Ave SW	Harlem	59526	Blaine County	Harlem Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 353-2258	350	29	12.2	100.0%	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	320 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	15.7	356^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.2%		13	189^th of 212 public elementary schools	10.8%	167	21.3	14.7	$16,864
North Harlem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	755 Hillcrest Road	Harlem	59526	Blaine County	North Harlem Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 353-2800	3	1	3.0		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$58,654

Frequently Asked Questions about Zurich School

What is the racial makeup of Zurich School?

Students at Zurich School are 70% White, 17% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Is Zurich School a good school?

Zurich School ranks 265^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Zurich School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 23 students attended Zurich School.

What district is Zurich School in?

Zurich Elementary

What schools do graduates of Zurich School attend?

Students who attend Zurich School usually go on to attend:

High : Chinook High School

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