Top Missoula Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 22 public schools in Missoula, MT, serving 11,103 students. Missoula has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
- Missoula, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Missoula have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Missoula, MT are Hawthorne School, Cold Springs School and Rattlesnake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Top Missoula, MT Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hawthorne School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5%2835 South 3rd West10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4025
Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
- Cold Springs School Math: 65% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5%2625 Briggs Street10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4010
Grades: PK-5 | 486 students
- Rattlesnake Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10%1220 Pineview Drive10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
- Lewis & Clark School Math: 59% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10%2901 Park10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4035
Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
- Chief Charlo School Math: 57% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%5600 Longview Dr10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4005
Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
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- Washington Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%645 West Central Ave10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
- Paxson School Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20%101 Evans10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
- Lower Grade Hellgate Math: 51% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%2385 Flynn Lane10
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160
Grades: PK-5 | 952 students
- Hellgate High School Math: 48% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50%900 South Higgins10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Grades: 9-12 | 1,183 student
- Target Range 7-8 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%4095 South Avenue West10
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Grades: 6-8 | 117 students
- Target Range School Math: 45% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50%4095 South Avenue West10
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Grades: PK-6 | 466 students
- Hellgate Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%2385 Flynn Lane10
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
- Meadow Hill Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50%4210 Reserve10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Grades: 6-8 | 506 students
- Sentinel High School Math: 42% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%901 South Avenue West10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Grades: 9-12 | 1,243 student
- Porter Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%2510 Central Avenue10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Grades: 6-8 | 514 students
- Seeley-swan High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%456 Airport Road10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Grades: 9-12 | 99 students
- Lowell School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1200 Sherwood10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4040
Grades: PK-5 | 287 students
- Russell School Math: 46% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3216 Russell Street10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
- Franklin School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1901 South 10th West10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
- Desmet 7-8 Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%6355 Padre Lane10
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Grades: 7-8 | 27 students
- Big Sky High School Math: 26% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3100 South Avenue West10
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Grades: 9-12 | 1,112 student
- Desmet School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%6355 Padre Lane10
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Grades: PK-6 | 83 students
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