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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
September 19, 2025
We have loved Story Creek, the staff is excellent and they have worked well to accommodate IEPs
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Story Creek Elementary
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 09, 2025
I was a student there for 3 years. Middle school was a nightmare. I was bullied CONSTANTLY ever. Single. Day. Me, and my parents told the administration countless times, and the punishment for boys... More
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Billings Christian Schools
Parent / Guardian
September 03, 2025
I spent a year getting my son excited about school when before he wanted nothing to do with it. For the first time, he was ready and looking forward to going. Now, that excitement is being destroyed.
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Lowell School