Helena Montessori Charter Schl vs Hillcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
Hillcrest School
Harlowton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
195 students
| Measure | Helena Montessori Charter Schl Helena, Montana | Hillcrest School Harlowton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 267 | #161 of 267 |
| National rank | #12660 of 50,301 | #28038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 198 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Helena | Harlowton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Montessori Charter Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 45.8).
- •Helena Montessori Charter Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 76.4%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.0).
- •Helena Montessori Charter Schl is the larger school with 198 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helena Montessori Charter Schl better than Hillcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Montessori Charter Schl ranks higher (68.1 vs 45.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helena Montessori Charter Schl and Hillcrest School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Helena and Harlowton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Montessori Charter Schl: 198. Hillcrest School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Montessori Charter Schl and Hillcrest School rank in Montana?
Helena Montessori Charter Schl is 50th of 267 and Hillcrest School is 161st of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).