For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 217 students in Colstrip, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Colstrip, MT is Pine Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colstrip, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Colstrip have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Colstrip, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Colstrip, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Colstrip, MT include Pine Butte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colstrip?
1 public preschools are located in Colstrip.
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip?
Colstrip public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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