Cottonwood School vs Gallatin Gateway School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 School
Gallatin Gateway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
103 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Bozeman, Montana | Gallatin Gateway School Gallatin Gateway, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #78 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #15984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 16 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 16 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Bozeman | Gallatin Gateway |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 63.2).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.3).
- •Gallatin Gateway School is the larger school with 103 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 School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (82.7 vs 63.2 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 School?
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 School: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Gallatin Gateway School rank in Montana?
Cottonwood School is unranked and Gallatin Gateway School is 78th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).