Best Blaine County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 741 students in Blaine County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT are Zurich School, North Harlem Elementary School and Hartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Blaine County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Turner School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Lodge Pole School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bear Paw School
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland School
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blaine County, MT

Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 73 Box 12a
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT include Zurich School, North Harlem Elementary School and Hartland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blaine County?
9 public preschools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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