For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 408 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chouteau County, MT are Fort Benton School, Highwood School and Benton Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Chouteau County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Highwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Benton Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Geraldine Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Knees School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
F E Miley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chouteau County, MT include Fort Benton School, Highwood School and Benton Lake School.
How many public preschools are located in Chouteau County?
7 public preschools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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