For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 3,851 students in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT are Jefferson School, Smith School and Augusta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis And Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis And Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Smith School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trinity School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wolf Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
C/o Young 150 Walsh St
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 10 students
Rank: #66.
Warren School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Four Georgians School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Madison Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Rossiter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sierra Road East
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Kessler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Choteau Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #1313.
Jim Darcy School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Lincoln Road West
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1414.
Broadwater School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Hollins
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1515.
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Lewis And Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9605 Hwy 287
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
375 Augusta Street
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT include Jefferson School, Smith School and Augusta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis And Clark County?
16 public preschools are located in Lewis And Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark County?
Lewis And Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Lewis And Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lewis And Clark County include: Hawthorne School vs. Jefferson School, Warren School vs. Smith School, Jefferson School vs. Hawthorne School
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