| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School District | Manhattan | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 239 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Bozeman School District | Bozeman | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2,631 | 2 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Big Sky School K-12 | Big Sky | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 432 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Yellowstone K-12 | West Yellowstone | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 287 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Three Forks High School District | Three Forks | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 278 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Belgrade High School District | Belgrade | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 994 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Bozeman Elementary School District | Bozeman | Not rated | 4,651 | 11 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Willow Creek High School District | Willow Creek | Not rated | 9 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
How Gallatin County compares
Together they enroll 9,521 students across 23 schools. The largest is Bozeman Elementary School District with 4,651 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10. 2 of the 8 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Gallatin County, Montana
Gallatin County has 8 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gallatin County is Manhattan High School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Gallatin County, MT?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Gallatin County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Gallatin County, MT?
Of the districts serving Gallatin County, Manhattan High School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.