Cottonwood School vs Gildford Colony School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 365 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
Gildford Colony School
Gildford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
16 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Bozeman, Montana | Gildford Colony School Gildford, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 16 | 16 |
| Enrollment | 16 | 16 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 24.5% |
| city | Bozeman | Gildford |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 46.4).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 24.5%).
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 Gildford Colony School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (82.7 vs 46.4 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 Cottonwood School and Gildford Colony School?
About 365 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Gildford in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 16. Gildford Colony School: 16. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Gildford Colony School rank in Montana?
Cottonwood School is unranked and Gildford Colony School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).