For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,424 students in Gallatin County, MT. The top-ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT are Manhattan High School, Lone Peak High School and Bozeman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Gallatin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Gallatin County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Three Forks High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Gallatin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3341
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bozeman High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N 11th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4450 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Three Forks High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Belgrade High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Hoffman
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
West Yellowstone High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridger Charter School
Charter School
205 N 11th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6097
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6097
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT include Manhattan High School, Lone Peak High School and Bozeman High School. Gallatin County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public high schools are located in Gallatin County?
8 public high schools are located in Gallatin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Gallatin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gallatin County include: Gallatin High School vs. Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School vs. Bozeman High School, Lone Peak High School vs. Bozeman High School
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