For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,189 students in East Helena, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Helena, MT are Radley Elementary School and East Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Helena, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Helena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Helena, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Helena, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Helena, MT include Radley Elementary School and East Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Helena?
4 public elementary schools are located in East Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena?
East Helena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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