For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,515 students in Bozeman, MT. The top ranked public preschools in Bozeman, MT are Longfellow School, Morning Star School and Anderson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bozeman, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bozeman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Bozeman, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Morning Star School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Emily Dickinson School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Hyalite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 West Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Lamotte School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #1010.
Malmborg School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Jackson Creek Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2759
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2759
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1111.
Irving School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #1212.
Whittier School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N 5th
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6750
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Grades: PK-2
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bozeman, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Bozeman, MT include Longfellow School, Morning Star School and Anderson School. Bozeman has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public preschools are located in Bozeman?
13 public preschools are located in Bozeman.
What is the racial composition of students in Bozeman?
Bozeman public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Bozeman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bozeman include: Meadowlark Elementary School vs. Emily Dickinson School, Lamotte School vs. Irving School, Lamotte School vs. Longfellow School
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