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Best Missoula County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Frenchtown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Bronc Fast Track
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Missoula Connect Academy High School
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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?

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