Anderson School vs Cottonwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
172 students
Cottonwood School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
16 students
| Measure | Anderson School Bozeman, Montana | Cottonwood School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #4186 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 172 | 16 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 16 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 81.4).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.6).
- •Anderson School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 16.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson School better than Cottonwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (82.7 vs 81.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anderson School and Cottonwood School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson School: 172. Cottonwood School: 16. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson School and Cottonwood School rank in Montana?
Anderson School is 7th of 267 and Cottonwood School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).