Public schools in Bozeman, MT
22 open public schools with an address in Bozeman, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,426
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Montana median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bozeman public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,426 students, an average of 383 per school. The largest campus is Gallatin High School (1,442 students), and the largest elementary school is Emily Dickinson School (531).
Bozeman Elem operates the most schools here (10), and 7 regular districts have at least one Bozeman campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bozeman
Bozeman Elem
Public school district
10 schools in Bozeman
Bozeman H S
Public school district
3 schools in Bozeman
Monforton Elem
Public school district
3 schools in Bozeman
Anderson Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Bozeman
LaMotte Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Bozeman
Cottonwood Elem
Public school district
1 school in Bozeman
Malmborg Elem
Public school district
1 school in Bozeman
Elementary schools in Bozeman
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson School Anderson Elem | PK–06 | 172 | 14.7:1 | |
| Cottonwood School Cottonwood Elem | PK–08 | 16 | 7.8:1 | |
| Emily Dickinson School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 531 | 16.2:1 | |
| Hawthorne School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 348 | 19.3:1 | |
| Hyalite Elementary Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 521 | 15.8:1 | |
| Irving School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 174 | 13.6:1 | |
| LaMotte School LaMotte Elem | PK–05 | 33 | 8.4:1 | |
| Longfellow School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 289 | 18:1 | |
| Malmborg School Malmborg Elem | PK–08 | 8 | 8:1 | |
| Meadowlark Elementary Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 492 | 19.3:1 | |
| Monforton Primary Monforton Elem | PK–02 | 183 | 12.2:1 | |
| Monforton School Monforton Elem | 03–05 | 254 | 15.4:1 | |
| Morning Star School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 482 | 15.8:1 | |
| Whittier School Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 262 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Bozeman
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson 7-8 Anderson Elem | 07–08 | 49 | 16:1 | |
| Chief Joseph Middle School Bozeman Elem | 06–08 | 751 | 16.4:1 | |
| LaMotte 6-8 LaMotte Elem | 06–08 | 22 | 10.7:1 | |
| Monforton 6-8 Monforton Elem | 06–08 | 242 | 16.7:1 | |
| Sacajawea Middle School Bozeman Elem | 06–08 | 807 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Bozeman
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman High School Bozeman H S | 09–12 | 1,279 | 16.2:1 | |
| Bridger Charter School Bozeman H S | 09–12 | 69 | 16.7:1 | |
| Gallatin High School Bozeman H S | 09–12 | 1,442 | 15.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Bozeman schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,426 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bozeman
How many public schools are in Bozeman, MT?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Bozeman: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,426 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bozeman?
Schools with an address in Bozeman belong to 7 education agencies, led by Bozeman Elem (10 schools), Bozeman H S (3 schools), Monforton Elem (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bozeman?
Gallatin High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bozeman, with 1,442 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bozeman?
No school with an address in Bozeman is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Montana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bozeman schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bozeman public schools is 15.9:1, higher than the Montana school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bozeman guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Montana cities