Schools in Helena, Montana (2025)
20 schools · 7,473 students · 20 public · median Enrollment 245.
Helena, in Montana, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,473 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle; by sector 20 public.
The median Enrollment across Helena's schools is 245, above the Montana median of 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
16 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Hawthorne School (78.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Jefferson School (74.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Helena Montessori Charter Schl (68.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Capital High School (1,293 students), Helena High School (979 students), C R Anderson Middle Schl (962 students).
Ranked schools in Helena
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Montana.
- 179Hawthorne SchoolHelena · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 183 students
- 275Jefferson SchoolHelena · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 368Helena Montessori Charter SchlHelena · Public Elementary19.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 198 students
- 465C R Anderson Middle SchlHelena · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 962 students
- 562Four Georgians SchoolHelena · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 660Helena High SchoolHelena · Public High42% Math proficiency · 979 students
- 757Jim Darcy SchoolHelena · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 857Helena Middle SchoolHelena · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 701 students
- 957Smith SchoolHelena · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 1056Capital High SchoolHelena · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,293 students
- 1155Warren SchoolHelena · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 1254Kessler Elementary SchoolHelena · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1353Rossiter SchoolHelena · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 1450Central SchoolHelena · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 1539Broadwater SchoolHelena · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 207 students
- 1626Bryant SchoolHelena · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 288 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.5 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 183 |
| 2 | Jefferson School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 3 | Helena Montessori Charter Schl Helena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 19.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 198 |
| 4 | C R Anderson Middle Schl Helena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 962 |
| 5 | Four Georgians School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 6 | Helena High School Helena · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.7 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 979 |
| 7 | Jim Darcy School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 8 | Helena Middle School Helena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 701 |
| 9 | Smith School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 10 | Capital High School Helena · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,293 |
| 11 | Warren School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 12 | Kessler Elementary School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 13 | Rossiter School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 14 | Central School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 15 | Broadwater School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 207 |
| 16 | Bryant School Helena · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 288 |
Other schools in Helena
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
22 students
Mount Ascension Learning Ac HS
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
43 students
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Helena?
Hawthorne School is the highest-ranked school in Helena with a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Helena?
Helena has 20 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) educating 7,473 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Helena?
The median Enrollment across schools in Helena is 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.