Top 5 Best Hill County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,040 students in Hill County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT are Cottonwood School, Gildford Colony School and Davey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Hill County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cottonwood School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gildford Colony School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Davey Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
North Star School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Box Elder School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Boy School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Park School
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 296 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hill County, MT

Hill County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Box 250
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
Box 250
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Box 250
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT include Cottonwood School, Gildford Colony School and Davey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hill County, MT?
7 public preschools are located in Hill County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County, MT?
Hill County, MT public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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