For the 2025 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 Ryegate School and Lavina Elementary 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 20% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 37 students
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 Ryegate School and Lavina Elementary 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 23% (majority American Indian).
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