For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 917 students in 59718, MT (there are 6 private schools, serving 807 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 59718, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59718, MT are Anderson 7-8, Anderson School and Monforton 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59718 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59718, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59718, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson 7-8
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Anderson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Monforton 6-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Monforton School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: 3-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13233 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 763-4903
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 763-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59718, MT?
How many public schools are located in 59718?
6 public schools are located in 59718.
What percentage of students in 59718 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 59718 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59718?
59718 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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