Best 59801 Montana Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,680 students in 59801, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59801, MT are Washington Middle School, Meadow Hill Middle School and Porter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59801 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59801, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best 59801, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
[+] 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 middle schools in 59801, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59801, MT include Washington Middle School, Meadow Hill Middle School and Porter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 59801?
3 public middle schools are located in 59801.
What is the racial composition of students in 59801?
59801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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