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Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan, MT

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408

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5-star schools

Top rankedAmsterdam School20^th of 401 Montana elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Manhattan, Montana is home to two exceptional elementary schools, Manhattan Elementary and Amsterdam School, both consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. These schools deliver high-quality education, with impressive academic performance that significantly outpaces the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Manhattan Elementary is a standout, ranking 27th out of 401 Montana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a history of consistent excellence, ranking 11th out of 212 schools in 2023-2024 and 24th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023. Amsterdam School is also a top performer, ranking 20th out of 401 Montana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional performance is evident in its rankings, placing 2nd out of 212 schools in 2023-2024 and 4th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023.

While the two schools serve different student populations, with Manhattan Elementary having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, both demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the learning and growth of all students. The schools' exceptional academic outcomes, coupled with their efficient use of resources, suggest that the Manhattan, Montana area is home to educational institutions that are delivering exceptional results for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Amsterdam School	Public	PK, KG-6	6360 Camp Creek Road	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Amsterdam Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 282-7216	149	10	14.3	7.4%	131 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	91.6	20^th of 401 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.6	2^nd of 212 public elementary schools	99.1%	18	67.7	72.9	$9,384
Manhattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	259	20	13.0	27.4%	240 (92.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	87.5	27^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.7	11^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.8%	16	70.4	58.5	$12,849

Cities Near Manhattan

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Belgrade	5.99 mi	7
Bozeman	10.2 mi	22	13^th
Three Forks	13.55 mi	3	58^th
Gallatin Gateway	13.79 mi	5
Willow Creek	15.35 mi	3	67^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.