Best Public Schools in Missoula, MT

The city of Missoula, Montana, is home to 26 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in Missoula are Sentinel High School and Hellgate High School, which consistently rank among the top 30 high schools in Montana. These schools boast strong academic performance, with Sentinel High School scoring above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ACT. At the elementary level, Paxson School and Rattlesnake Elementary School are among the top-performing schools in the Missoula area, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Missoula Elementary district and the state average.

The data also reveals a standout middle school, Target Range 7-8, which ranks 7th out of 222 Montana middle schools and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science among the Missoula-area middle schools. In contrast, some schools within the Missoula districts, such as Lowell School and Missoula TEACH Academy, have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, highlighting the disparity in academic performance across the city's schools.