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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Montana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Montana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Montana
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Billings Elementary School District
10,980 students | BILLINGS, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 28 schools -
Great Falls Elementary School District
7,026 students | GREAT FALLS, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 18 schools -
Billings High School
5,550 students | BILLINGS, MT
Grades 9-12 | 3 schools -
Missoula Elementary School District
5,264 students | MISSOULA, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 12 schools -
Helena Elementary School District
5,123 students | HELENA, MT
Grades PK, K-8 | 13 schools
Reviews From Schools in Montana
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Parent / Guardian
July 25, 2024
My kids have gone to Elysian since we moved to Billings over 6 years ago from a small school we absolutely loved in Great Falls. We were worried about the transition into a new school, so I called to... More
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Elysian School
Teacher
July 23, 2024
Admin is the problem and District Office does nothing to support teachers. Many have left this school due to the behavior of the admin and the lack of support and the amount of gaslighting. Behavior... More
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Giant Springs Elementary
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 20, 2024
Never felt safe. Students are unhinged. Lots of bullying. Teachers are hit or miss when it comes to motivation and interest in students. Most staff only look out for themselves.
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Billings West High School