Gardiner School vs Rau School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 583 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner School
Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
Rau School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
| Measure | Gardiner School Gardiner, Montana | Rau School Sidney, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 267 | #22 of 267 |
| National rank | #6245 of 50,301 | #7014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 70 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 70 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 69.5% |
| city | Gardiner | Sidney |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 76.5).
- •Rau School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Gardiner School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Gardiner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Rau School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
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 Gardiner School better than Rau School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.5 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 Gardiner School and Rau School?
About 583 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Sidney in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner School: 70. Rau School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner School and Rau School rank in Montana?
Gardiner School is 15th of 267 and Rau School is 22nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).