For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 140 students in Liberty County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Liberty County, MT are Chester-joplin-inverness School and Sage Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Liberty County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Liberty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Liberty County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
140 North
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3286
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 89
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3382
Joplin, MT 59531
(406) 292-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
107 Blackjack Road
Whitlash, MT 59545
(406) 432-5153
Whitlash, MT 59545
(406) 432-5153
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Liberty County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Liberty County, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness School and Sage Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Liberty County?
2 public preschools are located in Liberty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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