Top 10 Best Gallatin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 3,721 students in Gallatin County, MT. The top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin County, MT are Anderson 7-8, Lamotte 6-8 and Monforton 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Gallatin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gallatin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson 7-8
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Grades: 7-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Monforton 6-8
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Manhattan 5-8
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Grades: 5-8
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13233 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 763-4903
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3525 So 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Malmborg School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 Jackson Creek Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2759
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Springhill School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6020 Springhill Comm Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Willow Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1111.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1212.
Pass Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #1313.
Ophir 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #1414.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Grades: 5-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #1515.
West Yellowstone 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1616.
Three Forks 7-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 W Main St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6000
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gallatin County, MT

Gallatin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
421 Spooner Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 725 students
308 N Broadway
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2120
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
45465 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin County, MT include Anderson 7-8, Lamotte 6-8 and Monforton 6-8. Gallatin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public middle schools are located in Gallatin County, MT?
17 public middle schools are located in Gallatin County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County, MT?
Gallatin County, MT public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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