For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 249 students in East Helena, MT (there are , serving 1,972 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in East Helena, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in East Helena, MT is Helena Christian School.
100% of private schools in East Helena, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked East Helena 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (East Helena)
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
249 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
6%
# Asian Students
5 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
210 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
84%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in East Helena, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in East Helena, MT is Helena Christian School.
How many private schools are located in East Helena?
1 private schools are located in East Helena.
What percentage of students in East Helena go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in East Helena are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Helena?
100% of private schools in East Helena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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