For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 560 students in 59911, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in 59911, MT are Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59911 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59911, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59911, MT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Swan River School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 59911, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in 59911, MT include Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School.
How many public preschools are located in 59911?
3 public preschools are located in 59911.
What is the racial composition of students in 59911?
59911 public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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