Best Garfield County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 103 students in Garfield County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT are Jordan Elementary School and Cohagen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Garfield County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cohagen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19 3rd St. E.
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kester School
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Grove School
9 Seven Blackfoot Road
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Garfield County, MT

Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
C/o Linda Rich, Box 65
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-6134
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
1715 Hwy 200 West
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6216
Gr: PK-8
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
3194 Highway 200 W
Sand Springs, MT 59077
(406) 557-2774
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
26 Miles East
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2857

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT include Jordan Elementary School and Cohagen School.
How many public preschools are located in Garfield County?
4 public preschools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% 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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