Schools in Missoula, Montana (2025)
24 schools · 11,184 students · 24 public · median Enrollment 414.
Missoula, in Montana, has 24 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,184 students. By level there are 14 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high; by sector 24 public.
The median Enrollment across Missoula's schools is 414, above the Montana median of 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
23 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Rattlesnake Elementary School (75.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Hellgate El Primary Grades (75.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Jeannette Rankin El (74.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Sentinel High School (1,365 students), Hellgate High School (1,262 students), Big Sky High School (1,148 students).
Ranked schools in Missoula
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Montana.
- 176Rattlesnake Elementary SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 276Hellgate El Primary GradesMissoula · Public Elementary32% Free/reduced-price lunch · 316 students
- 375Jeannette Rankin ElMissoula · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 472Hawthorne SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 570Washington Middle SchoolMissoula · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 670Target Range 7-8Missoula · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 134 students
- 769Lewis & Clark SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 867Paxson SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 965Hellgate Elem Lower GradesMissoula · Public Elementary35.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 305 students
- 1064Hellgate El IntermediateMissoula · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 1163Target Range SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 1262Hellgate Middle SchoolMissoula · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 1362Russell SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 1460Meadow Hill Middle SchoolMissoula · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 1559Sentinel High SchoolMissoula · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,365 students
- 1657Chief Charlo SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 1757Hellgate High SchoolMissoula · Public High42% Math proficiency · 1,262 students
- 1852Porter Middle SchoolMissoula · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1948Franklin SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 2045Big Sky High SchoolMissoula · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,148 students
- 2140Missoula TEACH AcademyMissoula · Public Elementary69% Free/reduced-price lunch · 84 students
- 2230Lowell SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 2326DeSmet SchoolMissoula · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 90 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rattlesnake Elementary School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 2 | Hellgate El Primary Grades Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 32% Free/reduced-price lunch | 316 |
| 3 | Jeannette Rankin El Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 4 | Hawthorne School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 5 | Washington Middle School Missoula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 6 | Target Range 7-8 Missoula · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 134 |
| 7 | Lewis & Clark School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 8 | Paxson School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 9 | Hellgate Elem Lower Grades Missoula · Elementary · Grades 2–3 | Public | 64.6 Top 50% | 35.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 305 |
| 10 | Hellgate El Intermediate Missoula · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 11 | Target Range School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 12 | Hellgate Middle School Missoula · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 13 | Russell School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 14 | Meadow Hill Middle School Missoula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 15 | Sentinel High School Missoula · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,365 |
| 16 | Chief Charlo School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 17 | Hellgate High School Missoula · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,262 |
| 18 | Porter Middle School Missoula · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 19 | Franklin School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 20 | Big Sky High School Missoula · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,148 |
| 21 | Missoula TEACH Academy Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.6 Lower 50% | 69% Free/reduced-price lunch | 84 |
| 22 | Lowell School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 23 | DeSmet School Missoula · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 90 |
Other schools in Missoula
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Missoula side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Missoula?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Missoula with a Success Index (US) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Missoula?
Missoula has 24 schools (14 elementary, 7 middle, 3 high) educating 11,184 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Missoula?
The median Enrollment across schools in Missoula is 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.