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Best Schools in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 34 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 10,868 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Helena exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena, MT
The top high schools in Helena, 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. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
5. Augusta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
6. 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 Helena, MT
The top middle schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montana City Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montana City Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 183 Students
2. Clancy 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
3. C R Anderson Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
4. Lincoln 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
5. Helena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
6. 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 Helena, MT
The top elementary schools in Helena, 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. Montana City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montana City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
4. Clancy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
5. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
6. Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
7. Warren School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
8. Radley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
9. Four Georgians School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 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.
Questions About Schools in Helena, MT
How many schools are in Helena, MT?
Helena, MT has 34 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 10,868 students in total.
How do schools in Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Helena score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Helena exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helena?
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: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Helena
15 of 15 schools in Helena carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 5C: 6D: 1
All 15 public schools we grade in Helena. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (15)
- Broadwater School
- Bryant School
- C R Anderson Middle Schl
- Capital High School
- Central School
- Four Georgians School
- Hawthorne School
- Helena High School
- Helena Middle School
- Jefferson School
- Jim Darcy School
- Kessler Elementary School
- Rossiter School
- Smith School
- Warren School
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.