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Cottonwood School
Middle School · Forsyth, MT
A private middle school in Forsyth, MT serving grades 1st – 8th.
23 AMISH LN, Forsyth, MT 59327
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MT aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low121/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cottonwood School is listed in Forsyth, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cottonwood School
Cottonwood School is a private middle school in Forsyth, MT, serving approximately 21 students in grades 1st-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood School
What grades does Cottonwood School serve?
Cottonwood School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Cottonwood School a private school?
Yes, Cottonwood School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cottonwood School a religious school?
Cottonwood School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rosebud County
- Phone
- (406) 784-2965
- Area population (ZIP 59327)
- 2,448
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59327; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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