Zurich School

As a micro-enrollment K-5 school in Zurich, Montana, Zurich School works with 23 students from grades pre-K through 8, operated by Zurich Elem. That puts it 86% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.

Operationally, Zurich School answers to Zurich Elem, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Zurich School reports that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Other groups include 17% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Black. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 44%.

On the resource side, On paper, Zurich School has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Blaine County (around 84%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Blaine County indicate the typical household earns roughly $64,813 per year, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. In all, Blaine County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,323 students), of which Zurich School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Chinook High School, around 9.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Zurich School's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 23 (now 23). White enrollment moved from 48% to 70% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 7.7:1 in 2018 to 11.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, members of the Zurich School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.