These are some of the top-rated public schools in Montana based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Montana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Montana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Montana
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Billings Elementary School District
10,988 students | BILLINGS, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 28 schools -
Great Falls Elementary School District
7,032 students | GREAT FALLS, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 18 schools -
Billings High School
5,610 students | BILLINGS, MT
Grades 9-12 | 3 schools -
Missoula Elementary School District
5,280 students | MISSOULA, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 12 schools -
Helena Elementary School District
5,225 students | HELENA, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 13 schools
Reviews From Schools in Montana
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Parent / Guardian
July 28, 2025
The Kindergarten teacher was so awful we removed our child immediately, additionally the teachers aide always awful too no compassion or care or kindness towards the children both are holly rollers... More
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Heritage Christian School
Parent / Guardian
July 16, 2025
Over the past 10 years, we have heard so many great things about Heritage. It was an easy decision for us to send our son to Heritage 3 years ago as a kindergartener. He has thrived there and we... More
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Heritage Christian School
Parent / Guardian
July 12, 2025
Ty Moore has done an amazing job taking over as principal, the teachers are outstanding and could not be more caring and supportive of the students.
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Sacajawea School