For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,915 students in 59635, MT (there are , serving 249 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 59635, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59635, MT are Radley Elementary School, East Helena High School and East Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59635 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59635, MT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59635, MT Public Schools (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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
East Helena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 1-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59635, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59635, MT include Radley Elementary School, East Helena High School and East Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 59635?
6 public schools are located in 59635.
What percentage of students in 59635 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 59635 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59635?
59635 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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