For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,915 students in East Helena, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 249 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in East Helena, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in East Helena, MT are Radley Elementary School, East Valley Middle School and East Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Helena, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in East Helena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in East Helena, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Grades: 3-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
East Helena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 1-2
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Helena, MT?
The top ranked public schools in East Helena, MT include Radley Elementary School, East Valley Middle School and East Helena High School.
How many public schools are located in East Helena?
6 public schools are located in East Helena.
What percentage of students in East Helena go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in East Helena are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena?
East Helena public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in East Helena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Helena include: Radley Elementary School vs. Eastgate School
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