For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 429 students in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT.
The top ranked public elementary school in University District is Paxson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paxson School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT include Paxson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula?
the neighborhood of University District, Missoula public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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