For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 2,898 students in Missoula County, MT. The top ranked public middle schools in Missoula County, MT are Potomac 7-8, Target Range 7-8 and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missoula County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Missoula County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Missoula County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potomac 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Target Range 7-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4095 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Grades: 7-8
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Swan Valley 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6423 Highway 83
Condon, MT 59826
(406) 754-2320
Condon, MT 59826
(406) 754-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20397e Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5024 Sunset Hill Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5542
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5542
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #77.
Hellgate Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Grades: 7-8
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Woodman 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18470 Highway 12 West
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6770
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6770
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Rank: #99.
Meadow Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4210 Reserve
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #1010.
Frenchtown 6-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2650
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Seeley Lake 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School Lane
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2265
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2265
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Rank: #1212.
Desmet 6-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1313.
Lolo Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11395 Highway 93 South
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6141
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1414.
Porter Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Central Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Bonner 6-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9045 Hwy 200 E
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 109 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 middle schools in Missoula County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Missoula County, MT include Potomac 7-8, Target Range 7-8 and Washington Middle School. Missoula County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public middle schools are located in Missoula County?
16 public middle schools are located in Missoula County.
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula County?
Missoula County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Missoula County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Missoula County include: Frenchtown 6-8 vs. Hellgate Middle School, Meadow Hill Middle School vs. Porter Middle School, Washington Middle School vs. Porter Middle School
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