Best 59718 Montana Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 867 students in 59718, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 59718, MT are Anderson School, Monforton 6-8 and Monforton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59718 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59718, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best 59718, MT Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Monforton 6-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Monforton School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13233 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 763-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Monforton Primary
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: PK-2 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 59718, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 59718, MT include Anderson School, Monforton 6-8 and Monforton School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59718?
5 public elementary schools are located in 59718.
What is the racial composition of students in 59718?
59718 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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