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Best Bozeman Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,895 students in Bozeman, MT. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bozeman, MT are Anderson 7-8, Lamotte 6-8 and Sacajawea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bozeman, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Bozeman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Bozeman, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson 7-8
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: 7-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3525 So 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Malmborg School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 Jackson Creek Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2759
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bozeman, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bozeman, MT include Anderson 7-8, Lamotte 6-8 and Sacajawea Middle School. Bozeman has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public middle schools are located in Bozeman?
7 public middle schools are located in Bozeman.
What is the racial composition of students in Bozeman?
Bozeman public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Bozeman are often viewed compared to one another?

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