For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,447 students in 59771, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59771, MT are Morning Star School, Longfellow School and Hawthorne School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59771 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59771, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59771, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morning Star School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Irving School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Emily Dickinson School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Hyalite Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 West Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
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: #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
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59771, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59771, MT include Morning Star School, Longfellow School and Hawthorne School.
How many public schools are located in 59771?
13 public schools are located in 59771.
What is the racial composition of students in 59771?
59771 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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