Best Schools in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has a total of 35 schools including 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 9,777 students attend Helena, MT schools. On average, schools in Helena score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Helena meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 6 high schools with 3,259 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Helena score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Helena meet expectations.
1. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
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Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. Capital High School
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Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Jefferson High School
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Jefferson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
4. Salmon Jr/sr High School
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Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
5. Lincoln High School
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Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
6. Augusta High School
SchoolGrade
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Augusta H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 10 middle schools with 2,212 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Helena score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Helena exceed expectations.
1. Montana City Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
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Montana City Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 183 Students
2. Clancy 7-8
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Clancy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
3. Augusta 7-8
SchoolGrade
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Augusta Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 18 Students
4. C R Anderson Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
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Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
5. Lincoln 7-8
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
6. Helena Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 19 elementary schools with 4,306 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Helena score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Helena meet expectations.
1. Trinity School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Trinity Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
2. Elk City School
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Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students
3. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
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Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
4. Montana City School
SchoolGrade
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Montana City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
5. Augusta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Augusta Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 71 Students
6. Clancy School
SchoolGrade
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Clancy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
7. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
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Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
8. Warren School
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Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
9. Smith School
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Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
10. Salmon Pioneer Primary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena, MT has a total population of 32,457 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena, 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 Helena, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, 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 Helena, MT Internet Health Assessment.
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