Best Schools in 59601, MT
59601, MT has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 10,164 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 59601 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59601, MT
The top high schools in 59601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. Capital High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
4. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
5. East Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59601, MT
The top middle schools in 59601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clancy 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
2. C R Anderson Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
3. Helena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
4. East Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59601, MT
The top elementary schools in 59601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trinity School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
2. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
3. Clancy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
4. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
5. Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
6. Warren School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
7. Radley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
8. Four Georgians School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
9. Kessler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
10. Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59601, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59601, MT has a total population of 30,934 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59601, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 59601, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59601, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59601, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 59601, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59601, MT
How many schools are in 59601, MT?
59601, MT has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 10,164 students in total.
How do schools in 59601 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 59601 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 59601 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59601?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations