Total enrollment
252
-31 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in West Yellowstone
Montana · Public K-12
West Yellowstone hosts 3 public K-12 schools inside Montana, collectively enrolling about 252 students (around 84 per school).
4-year change in West Yellowstone
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,474
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
252
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 6-8 | Middle | 06-08 | 65 |
| West Yellowstone HS | High | 09-12 | 60 |
| West Yellowstone School | Elementary | KG-05 | 127 |
About West Yellowstone
Across West Yellowstone, Montana, 3 public schools serves about 252 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in West Yellowstone is around 84 students, 52% lower than the Montana average of about 175.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 11%: 283 students in SY 2020-21 versus 252 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for West Yellowstone discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.