For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 174 students in Chinook, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Chinook, MT are Hartland Elementary School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinook, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Chinook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Chinook, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Chinook, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chinook, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Chinook, MT include Hartland Elementary School and Meadowlark School.
How many public preschools are located in Chinook?
4 public preschools are located in Chinook.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook?
Chinook public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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