Zurich Elem

Located at 265 Park Road in Zurich, Montana, the Zurich Elementary school district is an active, independent public school system dedicated to serving its surrounding remote rural community. Operating as a single-school district, Zurich Elementary provides educational programming spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, serving as a foundational academic hub for local families. Its geographic positioning highlights its vital role as a community anchor, delivering accessible, quality public education within a close-knit, small-town environment.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a focused cohort of 23 students—comprising 14 female and 9 male learners—with a multicultural student body that includes White, American Indian, Hispanic, and Black children. To foster academic growth and individual well-being, Zurich Elementary maintains a highly advantageous staffing structure, employing 4 full-time equivalent teachers, 2 instructional aides, and over 4 dedicated support staff members, totaling nearly 11 full-time personnel. This exceptional student-to-educator ratio enables the district to deliver tailored, highly personalized instruction, ensuring every child receives the academic attention and community support needed to succeed.