Best Schools in Bozeman, Montana
36 schools · 20 Elementary · 7 Middle · 5 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Bozeman?
Use this page to compare every school in Bozeman by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lamotte School
Elementary · Lamotte Elem. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Anderson School
Elementary · Anderson Elem. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Longfellow School
Elementary · Bozeman Elem. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bozeman for 2026 are Lamotte School (9.2/10), Anderson School (9.1/10), and Longfellow School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
36
22 public · 14 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$667,550
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
36
22 public · 14 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$667,550
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 2% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bozeman schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bozeman
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 36 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamotte School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Anderson School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Longfellow School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Bozeman High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Monforton School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Emily Dickinson School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Hawthorne School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Morning Star School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Meadowlark Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Gallatin High School | 7.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $88,426
- Median home value
- $667,550
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Avg commute
- 17 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
77% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bozeman compares
Montana rank
#14 of 103
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Montana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$88k
134% of Montana median
Schools in this city
26
7 districts draw attendance lines through Bozeman
Bozeman is not one school system. 7 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 50% of the public campuses.
Bozeman Elem is the largest slice at 11 of 22 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Bozeman address is choosing a district first.
Among 17 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 7.1 to 9.2 — the spread is inside Bozeman, not a citywide average.
- Bozeman Elem11 public · 50%
- Monforton Elem3 public · 14%
- Anderson Elem2 public · 9%
- Bozeman H S2 public · 9%
- Lamotte Elem2 public · 9%
About Schools in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman's public school system spans 19 ranked schools with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 — a strong baseline for a mid-size Montana city. Nearly half the system clears the 7-point mark: 9 of 19 schools (47%) score 7 or above, which means parents here have genuine choices across multiple high-performing buildings, not just one outlier carrying the district.
At the top, Anderson School leads the city with an 8.8 out of 10 — the highest-rated public school in Bozeman and a clear first-choice option for families in the elementary years. Longfellow School follows closely at 8.5, giving the elementary tier unusual depth. For parents with younger children, the city offers two legitimately elite elementary options before middle school ever enters the picture. Anderson 7-8 picks up the thread at the middle school level, scoring 7.8 and keeping families who started at Anderson on a consistent performance track. Monforton Primary rounds out the top five at 7.6, adding a fifth strong option for families on the city's outskirts.
At the high school level, Bozeman High School scores 8.2 — the only traditional public high school serving most of the city, and a strong one. Parents researching the full K-12 pipeline will find that the top elementary and middle schools feed into a high school that holds its own in the upper tier. The path from Anderson or Longfellow through Anderson 7-8 and into Bozeman High represents a coherent, above-average track from kindergarten through graduation.
Practically, Bozeman rewards parents who pay attention to attendance zones. The difference between a 6.9 average school and an 8.8-rated school is significant, and nearly half the system clears 7.0 — so address research matters more here than in cities where top schools are rare exceptions. Families relocating to Bozeman should map their target neighborhoods against Anderson and Longfellow attendance zones first, then verify which middle school feeds apply, since the pipeline has clear performance clustering at the top end of the district.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 168 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 273 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 262 students · 3rd–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 527 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 334 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 422 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 206 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.9 |
| 10 | 277 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Bozeman
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 212 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 50 students · 7th–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 809 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 757 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 14 students · 6th–8th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Headwaters AcademyPrivate 84 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Peak PotentialPrivate 16 students · 5th–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,265 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 1,479 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Mount Ellis AcademyPrivate 68 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Bozeman Field SchoolPrivate 12 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Bozeman Field SchoolPrivate 12 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate 242 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Emerge Private SchoolPrivate 195 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | Bozeman ChristianPrivate 29 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
| 4 | Cottonwood Day SchoolPrivate 28 students · 1st–10th | Not Rated |
Schools in Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana · 36 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$88,426
Median Home Value
$667,550
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Population
83,025
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Community Profile
Bozeman has a median household income of $88,426. It is a well-educated community where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $667,550, with a median rent of $1,562/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.7%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Montana
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 5
- Other
- 4
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Common questions about schools in Bozeman, Montana
How many schools are in Bozeman, Montana?
Bozeman has 36 schools, including 22 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bozeman, Montana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bozeman is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bozeman, Montana?
The top-ranked school in Bozeman on MySchoolScout is Lamotte School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bozeman, Montana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bozeman on MySchoolScout is Lamotte School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Bozeman, Montana?
The top-ranked middle school in Bozeman on MySchoolScout is Monforton 6-8 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Bozeman, Montana?
The top-ranked high school in Bozeman on MySchoolScout is Bozeman High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Bozeman, Montana?
Bozeman is served by 7 school districts: Anderson Elem, Bozeman Elem, Bozeman H S, Cottonwood Elem, Lamotte Elem, Malmborg Elem, Monforton Elem.
What is the education level in Bozeman, Montana?
According to Census data, 62% of adults in Bozeman have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bozeman, Montana?
The median household income in Bozeman is approximately $88,426 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bozeman, Montana?
Yes, Bozeman has 14 private schools alongside 22 public schools. The top-rated private school is Middle Creek Montessori with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bozeman, Montana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bozeman is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bozeman, Montana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.