For the 2026 school year, there are 3 charter public elementary schools serving 376 students in Montana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. Montana charter public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.25, which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 0.41.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Montana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Helena Montessori Charter School
Charter School
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter & Distance Elementary School
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter & Pathways Elementary School
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Montana?
3 charter public elementary schools are located in Montana.
What is the racial composition of students in Montana?
Montana charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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