Below Average
#54 of 60 private schools in MT
Fairfield Mennonite School
School · Fairfield, MT
A private school in Fairfield, MT serving grades 1st – 10th.
51 5TH LN NE, Fairfield, MT 59436
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fairfield Mennonite School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,047
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fairfield Mennonite School is listed in Fairfield, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fairfield Mennonite School
Fairfield Mennonite School is a private school in Fairfield, MT, serving approximately 63 students in grades 1st-10th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Mennonite School
What grades does Fairfield Mennonite School serve?
Fairfield Mennonite School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.
How many students attend Fairfield Mennonite School?
Fairfield Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Mennonite School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Mennonite School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fairfield Mennonite School rank in MT?
Fairfield Mennonite School ranks #54 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Fairfield Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fairfield Mennonite School a private school?
Yes, Fairfield Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Fairfield Mennonite School a religious school?
Fairfield Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 10th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cascade County
- Phone
- (406) 467-3166
- Area population (ZIP 59436)
- 2,093
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59436; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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