Best Helena Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,688 students in Helena, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Helena, MT are C R Anderson Middle School and Helena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Helena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Helena, MT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C R Anderson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Helena, Montana

Helena, Montana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 6-8
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Helena, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Helena, MT include C R Anderson Middle School and Helena Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Helena?
3 public middle schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Helena are often viewed compared to one another?

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