For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,479 students in Missoula County, MT. The top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT are Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School and Big Sky High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missoula County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Missoula County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Missoula County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frenchtown High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Missoula County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #22.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #44.
Frenchtown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2670
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Campus Drive Room 315
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 203-1812
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 203-1812
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Missoula County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Grades: K-3
| 232 students
Powell Ranger Station
Lolo, MT 59847
(208) 942-3161
Lolo, MT 59847
(208) 942-3161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Grades: 4-5
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT include Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School and Big Sky High School. Missoula County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public high schools are located in Missoula County?
6 public high schools are located in Missoula County.
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula County?
Missoula County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Missoula County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Missoula County include: Hellgate High School vs. Sentinel High School, Sentinel High School vs. Hellgate High School, Big Sky High School vs. Sentinel High School
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