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23 schools in Bozeman

Montana · Public K-12

Bozeman sits inside Montana and runs 23 public K-12 schools, serving about 8,458 students between them, an average of 368 per campus.

7-year change in Bozeman

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,426
+747 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
22
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson 7-8Middle07-0849
Anderson SchoolElementaryPK-06172
Bozeman High SchoolHigh09-121,279
Bozeman Online Charter SchoolElementaryKG-0832
Bridger Charter SchoolHigh09-1269
Chief Joseph Middle SchoolMiddle06-08751
Cottonwood SchoolElementaryPK-0816
Emily Dickinson SchoolElementaryPK-05531
Gallatin High SchoolHigh09-121,442
Hawthorne SchoolElementaryPK-05348
Hyalite ElementaryElementaryPK-05521
Irving SchoolElementaryPK-05174
LaMotte 6-8Middle06-0822
LaMotte SchoolElementaryPK-0533
Longfellow SchoolElementaryPK-05289
Malmborg SchoolElementaryPK-088
Meadowlark ElementaryElementaryPK-05492
Monforton 6-8Middle06-08242
Monforton PrimaryElementaryPK-02183
Monforton SchoolElementary03-05254
Morning Star SchoolElementaryPK-05482
Sacajawea Middle SchoolMiddle06-08807
Whittier SchoolElementaryPK-05262

About Bozeman

Across Bozeman, Montana, 23 public schools teaches about 8,458 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in Bozeman average about 368 students each, 110% noticeably above the Montana norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 10%: 7,679 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,426 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Bozeman added 2 schools, going from 20 to 22. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 88% to 83%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bozeman discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Bozeman, Montana?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Bozeman, with a combined enrollment of about 8,458.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bozeman?
Bozeman has 15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bozeman?
Gallatin High School is the largest public school in Bozeman by enrollment, with approximately 1,442 students.
What school districts serve Bozeman?
Bozeman is served by 7 public school districts, including Anderson Elem, Bozeman Elem, Cottonwood Elem, LaMotte Elem, Malmborg Elem and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Bozeman cover?
Public schools in Bozeman serve students from pre-K through grade 12.