Best East Helena Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,972 students in East Helena, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 249 private students). 89% 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 Helena High School and East Valley Middle 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 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), 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 24% (majority American Indian).