Belgrade, MT Schools at a Glance

Belgrade offers families a variety of education options. Belgrade School District 44 operates five public schools, while families who prefer a more specialized education for their children can choose between several private schools. There’s one faith-based private K-9 school in the area – Divine Mercy Academy – and several private Pre-K and elementary schools.

We’ve put together some Belgrade, MT school statistics so you can make the best decision for you and your family. We hope this helps!

Belgrade, MT Schools: Public School Overview

Belgrade School District 44, Belgrade’s public school district, serves over 3,000 students across five schools. In addition, the Belgrade School District actively seeks out grants, and has already secured about $15,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. The district has a great track record for obtaining funding: they received $2,251,154 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Elementary Education

The elementary division forms the foundation of Belgrade’s educational system, and is comprised of three schools: Story Creek Elementary, Ridge View Elementary, and Saddle Peak Elementary. You can see the elementary school boundary map here; students living at Prescott Ranch will most likely attend Story Creek Elementary. The school district also plans to build a fourth elementary school in Belgrade in the near future.

Story Creek Elementary

Here are Story Creek Elementary School’s rankings, according to U.S. News & World Report:

  • Grades: PK-4
  • Number of students: 403
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • 30 full-time teachers
  • 62% of students scored at or above proficient level in math and reading
  • Ranked in the top 20 of 535 Montana Elementary Schools

Ridge View Elementary

Here’s what U.S. News & World Report had to say about Ridge View Elementary School:

  • Grades: PK-4
  • Number of students: 461
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • 30 full-time teachers
  • 67% of students scored at or above proficient level in math and reading
  • Ranked in the top 20 of 535 Montana Elementary Schools

Saddle Peak Elementary

U.S. News & World Report compiled these rankings for Saddle Peak Elementary School:

  • Grades: PK-4
  • Number of students: 458
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • 32 full-time teachers
  • 42% of students scored at or above proficient level in math, and 47% in reading

Middle School Education

Belgrade Middle School serves as a crucial bridge between elementary and high school education.

Belgrade Middle School

Based on U.S. News & World Report data, here’s how Belgrade Middle School stacks up:

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Number of students: 1,052
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • 69 full-time teachers
  • 36% of students scored at or above proficient level in math, and 53% in reading
  • Ranked #50 out of 564 Montana Middle Schools
  • Ranked within the top 50% of all 722 public schools in Montana

High School Education

Belgrade High School serves as the capstone of the district’s educational offerings for students in grades 9-12. In March 2025, Belgrade High School even won culinary and business competitions, an exciting win for students in the ProStart program.

Belgrade High School

Here are Belgrade High School’s stats from U.S. News & World Report:

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Number of students: 994
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • 37% of students participate in AP classes
  • 86% graduation rate
  • 27% mathematics proficiency and 47% reading proficiency
  • Ranked #20 out of 171 Montana High Schools

Belgrade, MT Schools: Private School Overview

Roots Nature School

Roots Nature School focuses on nature-based education, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and activities.

  • Grades: Infants to Pre-K

Hearts & Hands Montessori School

Children learn through a blend of structured and self-directed learning approaches at Hearts & Hands Montessori School. According to Nicole Hall, the owner and director, the school aims to “Successfully prepare students for Kindergarten, using traditional teaching methods and incorporating Montessori techniques.”

  • Grades: Infants to age 6
  • Number of students: 43 students in 2025, max capacity of 52
  • Student to teacher ratio: infants 1:3, toddler/PreK 1:4, primary 1:8
  • Number of teachers:
    • Daily = Infants: 3, Toddler/PreK: 2, Primary: 2
    • Tota = Infants: 4, Toddler/PreK: 4, Primary: 4
  • Accepts Best Beginnings Scholarships

Ladybug Preschool

Ladybug Preschool is a private Christian preschool emphasizing play and hands-on learning.

  • Grades: Ages 3-5

Gallatin Montessori School

According to Angela Austin, the Head of School at the Gallatin Montessori School, “My philosophy is rooted in respect for the child, fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe in nurturing the whole child – academically, socially, and emotionally – through a carefully prepared environment that encourages self-discovery and meaningful growth.”

  • Grades: Ages 3-6
  • Number of students: 16 to 18
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Number of Montessori teachers: 2

Divine Mercy Academy

Divine Mercy Academy is a private Catholic school that gives students a classical, liberal arts education, based on St. Patrick’s Curriculum. Families can apply for tuition reduction or scholarships.

  • Grades: Preschool to 9th Grade
  • 9 teachers

Bozeman and the surrounding area also offer additional public and private schooling options, many of which are just 30 minutes or less from Prescott Ranch. Here’s more information about Bozeman’s public schools and private schools in Gallatin County.

You can also learn about Bozeman’s public school rankings from the U.S. News & World Report:

  • Elementary and middle schools
  • High schools

Finding the right education for your student(s) is important, and we’re proud of our excellent education system in Belgrade. We hope this article about Belgrade, MT school statistics will help you make the right choice for your student(s)!

If you’d like to live near these fantastic Belgrade schools, we invite you to explore our available homes at Prescott Ranch.

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