SWAN VALLEY SCHOOL

Swan Valley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Swan Valley Elem school district, located in Condon, MT with about 17 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Swan Valley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Swan Valley School, located at 6423 Highway 83 in Condon, Montana, serves as a vital educational anchor for the remote and scenic Seeley-Swan Valley. As a small, rural K-8 institution, it emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. Because of its unique geographic location nestled between the Mission and Swan mountain ranges, the school often integrates its surrounding wilderness into its identity, fostering a strong connection between students and the local natural environment.

Academically, the school is known for its small class sizes, which allow for individualized attention and a personalized approach to student development. Being a pillar of a small mountain community, Swan Valley School plays a central role in local life, frequently acting as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only as learners but as active, responsible members of the isolated but tight-knit rural population it serves.

For more information, contact Swan Valley School at (406) 754-2320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.