Creston School vs North Star School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
83 students
North Star School
Gildford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
83 students
| Measure | Creston School Kalispell, Montana | North Star School Gildford, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 267 | #122 of 267 |
| National rank | #3321 of 50,301 | #22858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 83 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 83 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Kalispell | Gildford |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 53.3).
- •Creston School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Creston School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •North Star School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Creston School better than North Star School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston School ranks higher (83.1 vs 53.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Creston School and North Star School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Kalispell and Gildford in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston School: 83. North Star School: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston School and North Star School rank in Montana?
Creston School is 5th of 267 and North Star School is 122nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).