Cottonwood School vs Gallatin Gateway 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
16 students
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
Gallatin Gateway · Public middle · Grades 7–8
33 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Bozeman, Montana | Gallatin Gateway 7-8 Gallatin Gateway, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 16 | 33 |
| Enrollment | 16 | 33 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54.5% |
| city | Bozeman | Gallatin Gateway |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 65.7).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54.5%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54.5%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 8.3).
- •Gallatin Gateway 7-8 is the larger school with 33 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 Cottonwood School better than Gallatin Gateway 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (82.7 vs 65.7 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 Cottonwood School and Gallatin Gateway 7-8?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Gallatin Gateway in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 16. Gallatin Gateway 7-8: 33. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Gallatin Gateway 7-8 rank in Montana?
Cottonwood School is unranked and Gallatin Gateway 7-8 is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).