For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,424 students in Gallatin County, MT. The top ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT are Lone Peak High School, Manhattan High School and Bozeman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Gallatin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Gallatin County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manhattan High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Gallatin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3341
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Bozeman High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N 11th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #44.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4450 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #55.
Three Forks High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Belgrade High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Hoffman
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Rank: #77.
West Yellowstone High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Gallatin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 Spooner Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 725 students
45465 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-4281
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Gallatin County, MT include Lone Peak High School, Manhattan High School and Bozeman High School. Gallatin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public high schools are located in Gallatin County?
8 public high schools are located in Gallatin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Gallatin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gallatin County include: Gallatin High School vs. Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School vs. Bozeman High School, Lone Peak High School vs. Bozeman High School
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