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Helena Montessori Charter School

Q: Is Helena Montessori Charter School a good school?

Helena Montessori Charter School ranks 126 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Helena Montessori Charter School is a public charter elementary school in Helena, Montana, serving 198 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This relatively small school within the Helena Elementary School District has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

One key factor that sets Helena Montessori Charter School apart is its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.7%), significantly lower than many nearby schools. This suggests the school may be serving a more advantaged student population. However, the school's unique Montessori-based curriculum and teaching approach, which emphasizes hands-on learning and individualized instruction, may also contribute to its success. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.8 is higher than some nearby schools, its academic results remain impressive, with the school ranking 126 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other high-performing schools in the area, such as Jefferson School and Four Georgians School, Helena Montessori Charter School's academic performance is noteworthy. These nearby schools also demonstrate strong results, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that factors beyond socioeconomic status, such as educational approach and school culture, may play a significant role in driving student achievement at Helena Montessori Charter School.

198

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

19.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601

(406) 324-2000

District: Helena Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (49% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (69th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

126^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 31%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

179^th of 387Helena Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+16 vs state

Science57%+19 vs state

Mathematics36%~ state avg

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Schools Near Helena Montessori Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Poplar	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1230	242	17	13.9	60.3%	190 (78.5%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (10.3%)	4 (1.7%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	56.5	174^th of 401 public elementary schools	56.6%		81.8	35^th of 212 public elementary schools	83.5%	139	46.9	37.9	$16,565
Helena Montessori Charter School	Public	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	198	11	17.8	19.7%	160 (80.8%)	5 (2.5%)	20 (10.1%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	65.7	126^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.6%					(n/a)	58.9	35.5
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-5	1529 Boulder	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1200	288	20	14.0	83.0%	204 (70.8%)	4 (1.4%)	48 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	26.5	319^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.4%		27.9	168^th of 212 public elementary schools	20.8%	151	26.1	22.7	$13,947
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	482	29	16.8	30.9%	405 (84.0%)	5 (1.0%)	37 (7.7%)	6 (1.2%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.1%)	68.2	114^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.6%		71.9	66^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.9%	48	60.9	37.2	$12,054
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Hollins	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1130	207	17	12.4	73.4%	164 (79.2%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.2%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	31.7	294^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.7%		55.2	109^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.6%	185	31.3	22.6	$13,945
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	245	13	19.2	20.0%	209 (85.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.5	51^st of 401 public elementary schools	87.3%		95.7	4^th of 212 public elementary schools	98.1%	47	62.9	58.1	$13,206
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 5th Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1530	217	16	13.5	35.5%	153 (70.5%)	6 (2.8%)	47 (21.7%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	59.2	158^th of 401 public elementary schools	60.6%		82	32^nd of 212 public elementary schools	84.9%	126	49.5	36.4	$13,714
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	183	13	13.7	20.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.7	79^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.3%		67.4	80^th of 212 public elementary schools	62.3%	1	54.2	51.0	$12,955
Kessler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Choteau Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1700	235	18	13.1	34.0%	201 (85.5%)	5 (2.1%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	46	221^st of 401 public elementary schools	44.9%		50.4	124^th of 212 public elementary schools	41.5%	97	42.6	31.5	$12,541

Frequently Asked Questions about Helena Montessori Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Helena Montessori Charter School?

Students at Helena Montessori Charter School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Helena Montessori Charter School in?

Helena Elementary

Is Helena Montessori Charter School a good school?

Helena Montessori Charter School ranks 126^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Helena Montessori Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 198 students attended Helena Montessori Charter School.

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