For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,317 students in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT are Trinity School, Augusta Elementary School and C R Anderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewis And Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lewis And Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinity School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
C R Anderson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Augusta 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Lewis And Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9605 Hwy 287
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 6-8
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewis And Clark County, MT include Trinity School, Augusta Elementary School and C R Anderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewis And Clark County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lewis And Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark County?
Lewis And Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Lewis And Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lewis And Clark County include: Helena Middle School vs. C R Anderson Middle School, C R Anderson Middle School vs. Helena Middle School, East Valley Middle School vs. C R Anderson Middle School
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