For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 170 students in Darby, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Darby, MT is Darby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Darby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Darby, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Darby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Darby, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Darby, MT include Darby School.
How many public preschools are located in Darby?
1 public preschools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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