7.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Bozeman, Montana

36 schools · 21 Elementary · 8 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 22

Private: 14

Districts: 7

Avg Rating: 7.4/10

Estimated Scores: 4%

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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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Elementary · Anderson Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Lamotte Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Bozeman Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Bozeman for 2026 are Anderson School (9.1/10), Lamotte School (9.0/10), and Longfellow School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 24 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Anderson School

Rates 9.1/10 despite 2% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 (24 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Anderson School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	97th
2	Lamotte School	9.0 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
3	Longfellow School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	95th
4	Monforton School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	89th
5	Mount Ellis Academy	8.3 / 10	High	—	95th
6	Emily Dickinson School	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	89th
7	Morning Star School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	86th
8	Hawthorne School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	86th
9	Meadowlark Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	85th
10	Monforton 6-8	7.9 / 10	Middle	+0.4	81th

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: 7.4/10
Median household income: $88,426
Median home value: $667,550
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62%
Avg commute: 17 min
Owner-occupied homes: 56%

How Bozeman compares

Montana rank

#15 of 102

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

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.

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Elementary Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Anderson School 168 students · Pre-K–6th	168	Pre-K–6th	9.1
2	Lamotte School 34 students · Pre-K–5th	34	Pre-K–5th	9.0
3	Longfellow School 273 students · Pre-K–5th	273	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	Monforton School 262 students · 3rd–5th	262	3rd–5th	8.3
5	Emily Dickinson School 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	8.2
6	Morning Star School 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	8.1
7	Hawthorne School 334 students · Pre-K–5th	334	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	Meadowlark Elementary 511 students · Pre-K–5th	511	Pre-K–5th	8.0
9	Monforton Primary 206 students · Pre-K–2nd	206	Pre-K–2nd	7.8
10	Whittier School 277 students · Pre-K–5th	277	Pre-K–5th	7.7

Show all 21 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.

Hyalite Elementary Irving School Bozeman Online Charter School Cottonwood School Malmborg School Middle Creek Montessori Private Bozeman Summit Schoool Private Mt Ellis Elementary Private Learning Circle Montessori School Private Great Beginnings Montessori School Private Childrens Development Center of Bozeman Private

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Monforton 6-8 212 students · 6th–8th	212	6th–8th	7.9
2	Anderson 7-8 50 students · 7th–8th	50	7th–8th	7.8
3	Sacajawea Middle School 809 students · 6th–8th	809	6th–8th	7.6
4	Chief Joseph Middle School 757 students · 6th–8th	757	6th–8th	7.5
5	Lamotte 6-8 14 students · 6th–8th	14	6th–8th	—
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Headwaters Academy Private 94 students · 6th–8th	94	6th–8th	7.4
2	Cottonwood Day School Private 28 students · 1st–8th	28	1st–8th	—
3	Peak Potential Private 18 students · 4th–8th	18	4th–8th	—

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bozeman High School 1,265 students · 9th–12th	1,265	9th–12th	7.6
2	Gallatin High School 1,479 students · 9th–12th	1,479	9th–12th	6.0
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Mount Ellis Academy Private 59 students · 9th–12th	59	9th–12th	8.3
2	Bozeman Field School Private 19 students · 9th–12th	19	9th–12th	—
3	Bozeman Field School Private 22 students · 9th–12th	22	9th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Heritage Christian School Private 242 students · Pre-K–12th	242	Pre-K–12th	5.2
2	Emerge Private School Private 195 students · 1st–12th	195	1st–12th	3.7

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: 21
Middle: 8
High: 5
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (7)

Anderson Elem

2 schools · 218 students

Bozeman Elem

11 schools · 4,679 students

Bozeman H S

2 schools · 2,744 students

Cottonwood Elem

1 school · 19 students

LaMotte Elem

2 schools · 48 students

Malmborg Elem

1 school · 7 students

Monforton Elem

3 schools · 680 students

Nearby Cities

Gallatin Gateway (2 schools)

8 mi

Belgrade (7 schools)

12 mi

Manhattan (4 schools)

Livingston (3 schools)

25 mi

Clyde Park (3 schools)

28 mi

Three Forks (3 schools)

28 mi

Other Major Cities in Montana

Top metros statewide by school count.

Billings 55 schools Missoula 35 schools Kalispell 30 schools Great Falls 25 schools Helena 21 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 7.4 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 Anderson School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Bozeman, Montana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Bozeman on MySchoolScout is Anderson School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

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 Mount Ellis Academy 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 Mount Ellis Academy with a score of 8.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bozeman, Montana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bozeman is 12.4:1. 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.