| Index | Missoula | Montana | National |
| Average Test Scores | 53% | 45% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 24 | 408 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 9 | 77 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 32 | 7,963 |
| Index | Missoula | Montana | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 92.6% | 89.4% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 92.3% | 88.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 77.2% | 63.1% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 53.6% | 38.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 47.1% | 29.9% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.5% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.8% | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 24 public schools, 9 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Missoula. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Missoula, MT schools is 53%. The average student to teacher ratio is 16:1. In Missoula, MT, an average of 92.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.3% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Clinton, MT | 661 | 42% | 12.0% |
| Frenchtown, MT | 1,741 | 41% | 14.1% |
| Lolo, MT | 4,064 | 40% | 16.7% |
| Bonner-West Riverside, MT | 1,404 | 35% | 28.1% |
| Missoula, MT | 74,994 | 53% | 11.1% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Union City, CA | 75,067 | 48% | 0.6% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 75,071 | 48% | 0.1% |
| Milpitas, CA | 75,182 | 61% | 26.9% |
| Missouri City, TX | 75,348 | 51% | 5.2% |
| St. Joseph, MO | 75,369 | 36% | 24.6% |
| Missoula, MT | 74,994 | 53% | 11.1% |
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