For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 101 students in Carter County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carter County, MT is Hammond School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, MT include Hammond School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County?
4 public preschools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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