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Trinity School

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Trinity School ranks 76 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Trinity School is an elementary school located in Canyon Creek, MT, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 43 students. The school is part of the Trinity Elementary District, which is ranked 66 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trinity School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking between 17 and 76 over the past 5 years. The school's proficiency rates in MAST/English Language Arts, MAST/Mathematics, and Montana Science Assessment are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in 2024-2025, Trinity School's proficiency rates were 47.83% in ELA, 60.87% in Math, and 60% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, Trinity School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.8 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Helena Elementary District.

While Trinity School is located in a relatively small community, its academic performance and key metrics compare favorably to the larger schools in the Helena Elementary District. Trinity School's proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science are higher than the district-level scores for the Helena Elementary District. The combination of high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively high spending per student suggests that Trinity School may have effective teaching practices, a strong focus on individualized instruction, and adequate resources to support student learning, contributing to its consistent high ranking and positive outcomes for its students.

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,770

Per pupil spending ?

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633

(406) 368-2230

District: Trinity Elementary

Students who attend Trinity School usually attend:

High:

Capital High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (55% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Montana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Montana avg40%

76^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

66^th of 387Trinity Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	76 of 401	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	62 of 212	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	94.2	17 of 332	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	25 of 329	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	89.4	41 of 356	88.5%	★★★★☆
2015	87.3	31 of 287	89.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics61%+24 vs state

Science60%+22 vs state

English Language Arts48%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Trinity 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
Trinity School	Public	PK, KG-8	7435 Duffy Lane	Canyon Creek	59633	Lewis and Clark County	Trinity Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 368-2230	43	3	13.8		42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.3	76^th of 401 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.5	62^nd of 212 public elementary schools	70.8%	14	47.8	60.9	$11,770
Jim Darcy School	Public	PK, KG-5	990 Lincoln Road West	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1410	473	25	18.8	19.2%	422 (89.2%)	4 (0.8%)	31 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	67.2	119^th of 401 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.8	79^th of 212 public elementary schools	62.7%	40	52.7	42.9	$11,824
Rossiter School	Public	PK, KG-5	1497 Sierra Road East	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1500	369	21	17.4	36.3%	309 (83.7%)	8 (2.2%)	40 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	57.7	169^th of 401 public elementary schools	57.9%		62.8	91^st of 212 public elementary schools	57.1%	78	55.9	28.9	$13,609
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
Wolf Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	c/o Young 150 Walsh St	Wolf Creek	59648	Lewis and Clark County	Wolf Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 235-4241	7	1	6.3		5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.5	326^th of 401 public elementary schools	18.7%					(n/a)	40.0	0.0	$31,585
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
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Trinity School

What schools do graduates of Trinity School attend?

Students who attend Trinity School usually go on to attend:

High : Capital High School

Is Trinity School a good school?

Trinity School ranks 76^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Trinity School in?

Trinity Elementary

How many students attend Trinity School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 43 students attended Trinity School.

What is the racial makeup of Trinity School?

Students at Trinity School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

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