Best 59801 Montana Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,203 students in 59801, MT (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,090 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 59801, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59801, MT are Rattlesnake Elementary School, Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and Chief Charlo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59801 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59801, MT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best 59801, MT Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rattlesnake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1220 Pineview Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5150 Bigfork Rd.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chief Charlo School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Longview Dr
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4005
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Paxson School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2901 Park
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
550 Hiberta St.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4025
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Russell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3216 Russell Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Meadow Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4210 Reserve
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Lowell School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 Phillips St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 S. 11th St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,227 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Porter Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 Central Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
Rank: n/an/a
909 South Ave West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 59801 Montana

59801, Montana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Gr: 4-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 59801, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59801, MT include Rattlesnake Elementary School, Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and Chief Charlo School.
How many public schools are located in 59801?
18 public schools are located in 59801.
What percentage of students in 59801 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 59801 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59801?
59801 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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