Missoula County Public Schools
Missoula County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
43
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,350
students
School Districts
14
districts
How to use the Missoula County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Montana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Missoula County has 14 district entries. Missoula Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Missoula has the most listed schools, with 24 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
43
in Missoula County
Reported Enrollment
14,350
43 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Missoula County
Missoula Elem
Missoula H S
Hellgate Elem
Frenchtown K-12 Schools
Target Range Elem
Lolo Elem
Bonner Elem
Clinton Elem
Seeley Lake Elem
DeSmet Elem
43 Public Schools in Missoula County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 43 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel High School | Profile | Missoula H S | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,378 |
| Hellgate High School | Profile | Missoula H S | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,304 |
| Big Sky High School | Profile | Missoula H S | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,186 |
| Washington Middle School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 663 |
| Porter Middle School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 579 |
| Hellgate El Intermediate | Listed only | Hellgate Elem | Missoula, 59808City: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 520 |
| Frenchtown High School | Listed only | Frenchtown K-12 Schools | Frenchtown, 59834Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 475 |
| Meadow Hill Middle School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 472 |
| Paxson School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Jeannette Rankin El | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Rattlesnake Elementary School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 445 |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Listed only | Frenchtown K-12 Schools | Frenchtown, 59834Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 442 |
| Lewis & Clark School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 440 |
| Target Range School | Listed only | Target Range Elem | Missoula, 59804Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 437 |
| Chief Charlo School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Hawthorne School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Russell School | Listed only | Missoula Elem | Missoula, 59801City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | Listed only | Hellgate Elem | Missoula, 59808City: Small | 2–3 | Primary | 338 |
| Frenchtown 6-8 | Listed only | Frenchtown K-12 Schools | Frenchtown, 59834Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 330 |
| Hellgate Middle School | Listed only | Hellgate Elem | Missoula, 59808City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 329 |
Sentinel High School
Missoula H S
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Hellgate High School
Missoula H S
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Big Sky High School
Missoula H S
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Washington Middle School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Porter Middle School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Hellgate El Intermediate
Hellgate Elem
Missoula, 59808 / City: Small
Frenchtown High School
Frenchtown K-12 Schools
Frenchtown, 59834 / Rural: Distant
Meadow Hill Middle School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Paxson School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Jeannette Rankin El
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / Rural: Fringe
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown K-12 Schools
Frenchtown, 59834 / Rural: Fringe
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Target Range School
Target Range Elem
Missoula, 59804 / Suburb: Small
Chief Charlo School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Hawthorne School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Russell School
Missoula Elem
Missoula, 59801 / City: Small
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
Hellgate Elem
Missoula, 59808 / City: Small
Frenchtown 6-8
Frenchtown K-12 Schools
Frenchtown, 59834 / Rural: Distant
Hellgate Middle School
Hellgate Elem
Missoula, 59808 / City: Small
Missoula County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Missoula County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Montana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Missoula County public school directory?
The directory lists 43 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Missoula County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Missoula County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Missoula County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Missoula County?
Start with the 14 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.