For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,078 students in 59912, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 59912, MT are Deer Park School, Ruder Elementary School and Glacier Gateway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59912 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59912, MT have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59912, MT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ruder Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 4th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
59912, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Gr: 6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 59912, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 59912, MT include Deer Park School, Ruder Elementary School and Glacier Gateway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 59912?
3 public preschools are located in 59912.
What is the racial composition of students in 59912?
59912 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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