Prickly Pear Elementary School

Prickly Pear Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-2

325 Academic St, East Helena, MT

East Helena K-12

School Details

Students
244

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

506:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.3%	Female 48.7%
White 84.4%	Hispanic 6.7%
Two or more races 5.6%	Native American 2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/20/2026

Great school, principal, teachers, and community. East Helena Public Schools does a fantastic job making this a welcoming community and place to raise young families.

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East Helena High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Helena Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

St Andrew School

K to 12th
Private

Montana Lewis & Clark County East Helena 59635

Prickly Pear Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-2 in East Helena, MT and is served by the East Helena K-12 in Montana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 244 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Helena High School, Helena Christian School, St Andrew School, and more. Learn more about what East Helena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prickly Pear Elementary School.

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