Best Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT
Lewis and Clark County, MT has 43 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 26 elementary) serving 11,668 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Lewis and Clark County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT
The top high schools in Lewis and Clark County, 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. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
4. Cascade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
5. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
6. Choteau High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choteau H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
7. Augusta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
8. 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 Lewis and Clark County, MT
The top middle schools in Lewis and Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Augusta 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 18 Students
2. C R Anderson Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
3. Cascade 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Fairfield 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 35 Students
5. Lincoln 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students
6. Helena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
7. 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 Lewis and Clark County, MT
The top elementary schools in Lewis and Clark County, 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. Fairfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students
4. Augusta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 71 Students
5. Cascade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
6. Choteau School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choteau Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
7. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
8. Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
9. Warren School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
10. Radley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lewis and Clark County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lewis and Clark County, MT has a total population of 70,973 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lewis and Clark County, 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 Lewis and Clark County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lewis and Clark County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lewis and Clark County, 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 Lewis and Clark County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT
How many schools are in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Lewis and Clark County, MT has 43 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 11,668 students in total.
How do schools in Lewis and Clark County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Lewis and Clark County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Lewis and Clark County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lewis and Clark County?
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: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lewis And Clark County
6 places in Lewis And Clark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Helena (14)
- East Helena (5)
- Augusta (3)
- Lincoln (3)
- Wolf Creek (2)
- Canyon Creek (1)
School districts (3)
- Helena Elem (13 schools)
- East Helena K-12 (5 schools)
- Lincoln K-12 Schools (3 schools)