For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,289 students in 59808, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59808, MT are Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades, Desmet School and Hellgate El Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59808 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59808, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59808, MT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2365 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160
Grades: 2-3
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Desmet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Hellgate El Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2355 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160
Grades: 4-6
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Desmet 6-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
2365 Flynne Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Grades: PK-1
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 59808, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59808, MT include Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades, Desmet School and Hellgate El Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59808?
5 public elementary schools are located in 59808.
What is the racial composition of students in 59808?
59808 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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