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Schools in Manhattan, MT

At a glance

Schools

1,163

Students

Districts

5-star schools

Top rankedAmsterdam School20^th of 401 Montana elementary schools

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Smallest classes

Manhattan Christian School 11.4 students per teacher

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Summary:

The city of Manhattan, Montana, is home to a small but high-performing school district, with four schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area consistently outperform the state averages, with several standout institutions that rank among the top in Montana.

The two elementary schools, Manhattan Elementary and Amsterdam School, are particularly impressive, ranking 27th and 20th out of 401 elementary schools in the state, respectively. Both schools have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the statewide averages. Manhattan High School also stands out, ranking 9th out of 182 high schools in Montana and outperforming the state on the ACT with Writing assessment.

The schools in Manhattan, Montana, appear to be well-resourced, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 13:1 to 16.7:1, and spending per student ranging from $7,848 to $9,778, compared to the statewide averages. While the free/reduced lunch rates vary across the schools, the overall academic performance of the district suggests that the schools are effectively serving their students and providing a high-quality education.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	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	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	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
Manhattan 6-8	Public	6-8	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	189	11	16.7	29.6%	175 (92.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	86.1	12^th of 222 public middle schools	94.6%		87.7	8^th of 123 public middle schools	93.5%	4				61.3	76.0	$11,332
Manhattan High School	Public	9-12	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3341	241	18	13.1	21.2%	221 (91.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	89	9^th of 182 public high schools	95.1%		79.8	6^th of 122 public high schools	95.1%	3	66.7	60.0	44.4			$14,285
Manhattan Christian School	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-12	8000 Churchill Rd	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(406) 282-7261	325	26	11.4		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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.