Montana›Missoula County›Missoula
Best Schools in Missoula, Montana
Compare 26 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
26
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
11,302
Total Students
Across Missoula
14.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
26 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score48%
ELA Assessment Score57%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,365 students at Sentinel High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Rattlesnake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1220 Pineview Drive, Missoula, MT 59802
7.4
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
71%
Jeannette Rankin El
publicelementaryPK-5
5150 Bigfork Rd., Missoula, MT 59803
7
Rating
Students
457
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
72%
Paxson School
publicelementaryPK-5
101 Evans, Missoula, MT 59801
6.2
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Desmet School
publicelementaryPK-5
6355 Padre Lane, Missoula, MT 59802
6
Rating
Students
90
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
69.5%
Chief Charlo School
publicelementaryPK-5
5600 Longview Dr, Missoula, MT 59803
6
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Lewis & Clark School
publicelementaryPK-5
2901 Park, Missoula, MT 59801
5.8
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
54%
Hellgate Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
2375 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59802
5.6
Rating
Students
326
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
51%
Target Range 7-8
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
4095 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59804
5.5
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Hawthorne School
publicelementaryPK-5
550 Hiberta St., Missoula, MT 59804
5.5
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Russell School
publicelementaryPK-5
3216 Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59801
5.5
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
publicelementaryK2-3
2365 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
5.5
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Target Range School
publicmiddlePK-6
4095 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59804
5.3
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
46%
Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
645 West Central Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
5
Rating
Students
669
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
41%
Hellgate El Intermediate
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
2355 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
4.8
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
41%
Meadow Hill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4210 Reserve, Missoula, MT 59803
4.8
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
39%
Sentinel High School
publichighGrade 9-12
901 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801
4.4
Rating
Students
1,365
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hellgate High School
publichighGrade 9-12
925 Gerald Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
4.3
Rating
Students
1,262
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
31%
Lowell School
publicelementaryPK-5
1215 Phillips St, Missoula, MT 59802
4.2
Rating
Students
354
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Big Sky High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3100 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59804
3.7
Rating
Students
1,148
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Franklin School
publicelementaryPK-5
1910 S. 11Th St, Missoula, MT 59801
3.7
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Missoula
Missoula, Montana is home to 26 schools serving over 11,302 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Missoula, Montana?
There are 26 schools in Missoula, serving 11,302 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Missoula?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Missoula include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Missoula?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Missoula is 14.7:1.