WEST YELLOWSTONE SCHOOL

West Yellowstone School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Yellowstone K-12 school district, located in West Yellowstone, MT with about 163 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, West Yellowstone School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Yellowstone School, located at 411 N. Geyser Street, serves as the primary educational hub for the small, remote community of West Yellowstone, Montana. As a K-12 facility, the school functions as a central pillar for the local town, often characterized by its unique position as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Because of its location, the school often integrates the surrounding natural environment and the town’s tourism-based economy into its educational culture, providing students with a distinct perspective on living in one of the most famous wilderness areas in the United States.

Academically, the school operates as a small, tight-knit district where faculty and students frequently benefit from low student-to-teacher ratios, allowing for personalized instruction. Despite its geographical isolation, the institution is committed to preparing students for life beyond the local area, balancing core academic requirements with extracurricular programs that help foster a strong sense of community spirit. As the only K-12 school in the immediate vicinity, it plays a vital role in both the social and developmental lives of families residing in this high-altitude, mountain town.

For more information, contact West Yellowstone School at (406) 646-7617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.