For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 78 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, MT are Lavina Elementary School and Ryegate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Golden Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, MT include Lavina Elementary School and Ryegate School.
How many public preschools are located in Golden Valley County?
2 public preschools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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