District Overview
Nestled in a remote rural setting in southwestern Montana, West Yellowstone K-12 serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its local gateway community, situated at 411 N Geyser St in West Yellowstone (ZIP 59758). Operating as an active, traditional public school district within the broader Bozeman region, it manages three school facilities that seamlessly guide local learners along a continuous academic pathway from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This unified K-12 structure enables the district to cultivate deep community connections while delivering tailored learning experiences designed to support families living in a geographically isolated environment.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a focused student body of 252 children, characterized by a balanced gender distribution and a diverse profile featuring prominent White and Hispanic student representation. To nurture academic success and student well-being, West Yellowstone K-12 maintains a well-resourced professional environment powered by nearly 47 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by approximately 9 instructional aides and 30 dedicated support staff members. This substantial team of roughly 85 total full-time staff members ensures an exceptional level of individual attention, strong instructional mentorship, and robust operational backing for students throughout their primary and secondary educational journey.
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Total Schools
252
Total Students
46.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Yellowstone K-12
Demographic Student Count
White131
Hispanic114
Asian1
Two or More6
  • White
    131 (52.0%)
  • Hispanic
    114 (45.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Yellowstone K-12
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:3
Students:252*
Teachers (FTE):46.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in West Yellowstone K-12
Found 3 Schools