Top 5 Best Butte Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,306 students in Butte, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT are Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Butte have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Butte, MT (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Butte, Montana

Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT include Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butte, MT?
6 public preschools are located in Butte, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte, MT?
Butte, MT public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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