West Yellowstone School

West Yellowstone School serves 140 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in this small Montana community, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. Ranked 65th out of 605 schools statewide and placing in the 89th percentile, the school maintains a favorable 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio with 9 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, West Yellowstone School demonstrates solid performance with 49% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 40% reach proficiency in mathematics.

These results contribute to the school's strong 7.7 out of 10 academic score and overall 7.5 MySchoolScout rating. The school draws families from a community where the median household income is $58,810, though home values reflect the area's desirability at $455,800. About 28% of local adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at a relatively low 10.9% among the ZIP code's 1,804 residents.

As a regular public elementary school, West Yellowstone School provides foundational education in Montana's remote rural landscape, serving families who have chosen to make their home in this distinctive corner of Gallatin County near the gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

With an enrollment of 140 students, West Yellowstone School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, West Yellowstone School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.