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Anderson School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Anderson School is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Bozeman, MT, part of the Anderson Elementary School District. With consistently high academic performance, a low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and a favorable student-teacher ratio, Anderson School has earned a 5-star rating and a ranking of 11 out of 401 elementary schools in Montana.

Anderson School students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.48% of Anderson School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 81.94% for the Anderson Elementary School District and 43.09% for the state. Additionally, Anderson School has an extremely low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 1.74% in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly lower than the nearby Hyalite Elementary, which has 46.55% free/reduced lunch recipients.

While Anderson School is an exceptional institution, the data also highlights the need to consider issues of equity and access to quality education for all students in the Bozeman area. The nearby schools, such as Hyalite Elementary, show significant differences in academic performance and socioeconomic factors, indicating that there may be pockets of disparity within the region. Anderson School's high spending per student, at $10,087, also raises questions about the distribution of resources and the potential to support students from lower-income families across the district.

172

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,656

Per pupil spending ?

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 587-1305

District: Anderson Elementary

Students who attend Anderson School usually attend:

Middle:	Anderson 7-8
High:	Bozeman High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2010 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (78% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Montana elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg80%

Montana avg40%

11^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 387Anderson Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	11 of 401	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	1 of 332	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	11 of 329	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	8 of 356	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	84.6	28 of 191	85.3%	★★★★☆
2015	88.0	29 of 287	89.9%	★★★★★
2013	85.4	4 of 246	98.4%	★★★★★
2012	80.1	18 of 244	92.6%	★★★★★
2011	82.1	13 of 247	94.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.6	7 of 241	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	83.1	8 of 190	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	84.1	10 of 194	94.8%	★★★★★
2007	77.1	20 of 230	91.3%	★★★★★
2006	75.9	27 of 234	88.5%	★★★★☆
2005	84.2	26 of 218	88.1%	★★★★☆
2004	87.1	19 of 217	91.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts81%+38 vs state

Science80%+42 vs state

Mathematics74%+37 vs state

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 14, 2017

The classroom teachers bully the students and they cut corners because they are not part of the Bozeman District. Students rights have been violated and behavior guidelines and protocols are a joke to the administrator and to the classroom teachers. Close Quote

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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
Anderson School	Public	PK, KG-6	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	172	12	14.6	1.7%	149 (86.6%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	96.2	11^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.3%					(n/a)	81.5	74.1	$11,656
Cottonwood School	Public	PK, KG-8	13233 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Cottonwood Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 763-4903	16	2	7.7		15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	86.3	29^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.8%					(n/a)	57.1	71.4	$13,567
Morning Star School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Arnold St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6500	482	31	15.8	8.7%	413 (85.7%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	87.5	28^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.4	9^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.8%	19	77.0	55.3	$10,166
Gallatin Gateway School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	103	11	9.6	22.3%	85 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.6%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	65.6	128^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.1%					(n/a)	54.6	45.5	$17,933
Hyalite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 West Babcock	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 582-6800	521	33	15.7	35.7%	334 (64.1%)	4 (0.8%)	144 (27.6%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	32.8	289^th of 401 public elementary schools	27.9%		64.2	88^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.5%	201	38.4	18.7	$11,236
Irving School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 W Alderson St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6600	174	13	13.6	46.6%	103 (59.2%)	8 (4.6%)	35 (20.1%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (12.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	68.5	112^th of 401 public elementary schools	72.1%		86.5	23^rd of 212 public elementary schools	89.2%	89	56.5	42.5	$13,278
Longfellow School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 S Tracy	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6150	289	16	18.0	18.7%	267 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	77.2	66^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.5%		97.7	1^st of 212 public elementary schools	99.5%	65	70.0	41.0	$13,416
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Durston	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 582-6860	492	26	19.2	17.7%	386 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	55.5	179^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.4%		82.9	30^th of 212 public elementary schools	85.8%	149	51.3	34.7	$10,479
Monforton School	Public	3-5	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	254	17	15.3	18.5%	229 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	73.9	78^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.5%		80.1	41^st of 212 public elementary schools	80.7%	37	56.1	50.2	$9,484
Monforton Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	183	15	12.2	21.3%	170 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			$11,156

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson School

What district is Anderson School in?

Anderson Elementary

Is Anderson School a good school?

Yes! Anderson School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 401 Montana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Anderson School attend?

Students who attend Anderson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Anderson 7-8
High : Bozeman High School

What is the racial makeup of Anderson School?

Students at Anderson School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Anderson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 172 students attended Anderson School.

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