| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln K-12 Schools | Lincoln | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 149 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson High School District | East Helena | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 284 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Helena High School District | Helena | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2,514 | 2 | 9–12 | 8 |
| Augusta High School District | Augusta | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 24 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Helena Elementary School District | Helena | Not rated | 5,225 | 13 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Lewis and Clark County compares
Together they enroll 8,196 students across 20 schools. The largest is Helena Elementary School District with 5,225 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lewis and Clark County is Lincoln K-12 Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lewis and Clark County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Of the districts serving Lewis and Clark County, Lincoln K-12 Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.