Best Schools in Missoula County, MT
Missoula County, MT has 64 public schools (8 high, 18 middle, 34 elementary) serving 17,250 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Missoula County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Missoula County, MT
The top high schools in Missoula County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hellgate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
2. Sentinel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
3. Alberton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alberton K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
4. Frenchtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frenchtown K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
5. Florence-carlton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence-carlton K-12 Schls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
6. Big Sky High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1186 Students
7. Seeley-swan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
8. Arlee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Missoula County, MT
The top middle schools in Missoula County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swan Valley 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
2. Hellgate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 329 Students
3. Potomac 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potomac Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
4. Seeley Lake 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seeley Lake Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 36 Students
5. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
6. Hellgate El Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 520 Students
7. Target Range 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Target Range Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 137 Students
8. Lolo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lolo Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 217 Students
9. Meadow Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
10. Frenchtown 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frenchtown K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Missoula County, MT
The top elementary schools in Missoula County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rattlesnake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
2. Jeannette Rankin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
3. Paxson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
4. Lewis & Clark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
5. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
6. Target Range School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Target Range Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
7. Sunset School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunset Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students
8. Swan Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 29 Students
9. Chief Charlo School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
10. Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Missoula County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Missoula County, MT has a total population of 117,922 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Missoula 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 Missoula County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Missoula County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Missoula 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 Missoula County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Missoula County, MT
How many schools are in Missoula County, MT?
Missoula County, MT has 64 public schools: 8 high schools, 18 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 17,250 students in total.
How do schools in Missoula County perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Missoula County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Missoula County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Missoula 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: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Missoula County
8 places in Missoula County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Missoula (21)
- Bonner (4)
- Frenchtown (4)
- Lolo (4)
- Seeley Lake (3)
- Clinton (2)
- Condon (2)
- Greenough (1)
School districts (4)
- Missoula Elem (12 schools)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4 schools)
- Hellgate Elem (4 schools)
- Missoula H S (4 schools)