For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 103 students in Stanford, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, MT are Stanford High School, Stanford School and Stanford 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Stanford, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Stanford School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stanford 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Stanford, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
928 Surprise Creek Road
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2269
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanford, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, MT include Stanford High School, Stanford School and Stanford 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Stanford?
3 public schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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