Cottonwood School vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 360 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
Horizon Elementary
Cut Bank · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
15 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Bozeman, Montana | Horizon Elementary Cut Bank, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 16 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 16 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 24.5% |
| city | Bozeman | Cut Bank |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 51.4).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 24.5%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.0).
- •Cottonwood School is the larger school with 16 students compared with 15.
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 Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (82.7 vs 51.4 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 Horizon Elementary?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Cut Bank in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 16. Horizon Elementary: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Horizon Elementary rank in Montana?
Cottonwood School is unranked and Horizon Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).