Best 59718 Montana Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 393 students in 59718, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 59718, MT are Anderson School and Cottonwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59718 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59718, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best 59718, MT Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13233 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 763-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Monforton Primary
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 59718, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 59718, MT include Anderson School and Cottonwood School.
How many public preschools are located in 59718?
3 public preschools are located in 59718.
What is the racial composition of students in 59718?
59718 public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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