For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 572 students in Hardin, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin, MT are Fort Smith School and Crow Agency School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Crow Agency School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Hardin, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 W 4th
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardin, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin, MT include Fort Smith School and Crow Agency School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin?
3 public preschools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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