For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 605 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Beaverhead County, MT are Parkview School, Polaris School and Reichle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Beaverhead County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Polaris School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Reichle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6715 Schoolhouse Rd
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Wise River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Jackson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #77.
Lima School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Beaverhead County, MT include Parkview School, Polaris School and Reichle School.
How many public preschools are located in Beaverhead County?
8 public preschools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead 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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