Sunburst K-12 Schools

Sunburst K-12 Schools is an active, independent public school district located at 414 3rd St S in Sunburst, Montana. Situated in a remote rural setting in the northern part of the state, the district serves local families by providing a seamless educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its three operational schools. Operating outside of a supervisory union or charter structure, Sunburst K-12 Schools offers a stable, traditional public education deeply rooted in its local community context.

The district maintains a small, closely-knit student body of 123 students, comprised of 64 female and 59 male learners. The student demographics include 114 White students, 4 Hispanic students, 2 American Indian students, 2 students of two or more races, and 1 Asian student. For researchers and prospective families, the district's defining feature is its exceptional staffing investment; Sunburst employs approximately 36 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 5 instructional aides and over 30 support staff members. This rich staffing environment delivers an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of under four students per educator, ensuring highly personalized instruction and dedicated academic support. Families and educational researchers seeking further details can reach the district at (406) 937-2811 or visit their official website at www.sunburst.k12.mt.us.