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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 59601


At a glance
12
Schools
3,232
Students
Top rankedJefferson School51st of 401 Montana elementary schools
Smallest classes
Broadwater School 12.4 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Helena Montessori Charter School
SchoolDigger ratings
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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 59601 zip code area of Helena, Montana is home to 9 elementary schools that are part of the Helena Elementary District. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and showcase a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.

The top-performing schools in the area are Jefferson School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state, and Hawthorne School and Four Georgians School, which also boast strong test scores and rankings. In contrast, Bryant School and Broadwater School struggle with lower proficiency rates.

The performance of these schools appears to be closely tied to their socioeconomic demographics, with the higher-achieving institutions generally serving a lower percentage of students from low-income families. The district as a whole has a wide range of per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, which may also contribute to the varying academic outcomes. Overall, the 59601 zip code area offers a diverse educational landscape, with opportunities for both excellence and improvement within the elementary school system.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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