For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 3,459 students in Gallatin County, MT. The top ranked public middle schools in Gallatin County, MT are Anderson 7-8, Lamotte 6-8 and Gallatin Gateway 7-8. 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 46% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), 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 (2025)
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.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 So 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Bozeman Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
404 W Main St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6000
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6000
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Manhattan 6-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Springhill School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6020 Springhill Comm Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1212.
Willow Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1313.
Pass Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1414.
Ophir 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Gr: 5-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
West Yellowstone 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Three Forks 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Gallatin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
421 Spooner Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Gr: 4-6 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
45465 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-4281
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-4281
Gr: 7-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 Gallatin Gateway 7-8. 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?
17 public middle schools are located in Gallatin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County 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).
Which public middle schools in Gallatin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gallatin County include: Sacajawea Middle School vs. Chief Joseph Middle School, Chief Joseph Middle School vs. Sacajawea Middle School, Lamotte 6-8 vs. Anderson 7-8
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