For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in West Yellowstone, MT.
The top ranked public schools in West Yellowstone, MT are West Yellowstone School, West Yellowstone 6-8 and West Yellowstone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Yellowstone, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in West Yellowstone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in West Yellowstone, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Yellowstone School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
West Yellowstone 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Yellowstone, MT?
The top ranked public schools in West Yellowstone, MT include West Yellowstone School, West Yellowstone 6-8 and West Yellowstone High School.
How many public schools are located in West Yellowstone?
3 public schools are located in West Yellowstone.
What is the racial composition of students in West Yellowstone?
West Yellowstone public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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