For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 289 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula, MT.
The top-ranked public school in Westside is Lowell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Missoula, MT public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 Phillips St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4040
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula, MT include Lowell School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula?
the neighborhood of Westside, Missoula public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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