For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 652 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT are Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Stillwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Absarokee School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Park City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Gr: PK-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Stillwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT include Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School.
How many public preschools are located in Stillwater County?
7 public preschools are located in Stillwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County?
Stillwater County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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