Paxson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Missoula, Montana 59801 · Missoula Elem
#57 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#13598 of 50,301 nationally
About Paxson School
Paxson School is a public elementary located in Missoula, in the Missoula Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 415 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 57th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 415.
There are 24 schools in Missoula; Paxson School ranks 8th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paxson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paxson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hellgate High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students · 791 m away
Washington Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students · 986 m away
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 1.3 km away
Sentinel High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students · 1.4 km away
Missoula TEACH Academy
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students · 2.1 km away
Russell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 2.3 km away
Franklin School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 2.3 km away
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 2.9 km away
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students · 3.4 km away
Meadow Hill Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Saddle Peak Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
Chief Charlo School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Hawthorne School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Hillcrest School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paxson School a good school?
Paxson School has a Success Index (US) of 66.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #57 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paxson School rank in Montana?
Paxson School ranks #57 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #13598 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paxson School?
Paxson School had 415 students in 2025.
Is Paxson School a elementary school or a high school?
Paxson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paxson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paxson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.