Cottonwood School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bozeman, Montana 59718 · Cottonwood Elem
About Cottonwood School
Cottonwood School is a public elementary located in Bozeman, in the Cottonwood Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 16 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 16.
There are 22 schools in Bozeman; Cottonwood School ranks 4th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cottonwood School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottonwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Anderson School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
172 students · 3.8 km away
Anderson 7-8
Bozeman · Public middle · Grades 7–8
49 students · 3.8 km away
Gallatin Gateway School
Gallatin Gateway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
103 students · 6.3 km away
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
Gallatin Gateway · Public middle · Grades 7–8
33 students · 6.3 km away
Sacajawea Middle School
Bozeman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students · 10 km away
Morning Star School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 11 km away
Monforton School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
254 students · 12 km away
Monforton Primary
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
183 students · 12 km away
Monforton 6-8
Bozeman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
242 students · 12 km away
Hyalite Elementary
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Gildford Colony School
Gildford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
16 students
Springhill School
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
16 students
Horizon Elementary
Cut Bank · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
15 students
Fishtail School
Fishtail · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
15 students
Fort Smith School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
17 students
Garrison School
Garrison · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
17 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood School a good school?
Cottonwood School has a Success Index (US) of 82.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cottonwood School rank in Montana?
Cottonwood School is not ranked: schools need a published Enrollment and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School had 16 students in 2025.
Is Cottonwood School a elementary school or a high school?
Cottonwood School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cottonwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.