For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 6,574 students in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT are Jefferson School, Wolf Creek School and Trinity School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewis And Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wolf Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
C/o Young 150 Walsh St
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Trinity School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Smith School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Warren School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Four Georgians School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
C R Anderson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Madison Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Rossiter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sierra Road East
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Broadwater School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Hollins
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Kessler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Choteau Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Jim Darcy School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Lincoln Road West
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Helena Montessori Charter School
Charter School
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lewis And Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9605 Hwy 287
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT include Jefferson School, Wolf Creek School and Trinity School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewis And Clark County?
21 public elementary schools are located in Lewis And Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark County?
Lewis And Clark County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewis And Clark County include: Helena Middle School vs. C R Anderson Middle School, C R Anderson Middle School vs. Helena Middle School, Warren School vs. Smith School
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