For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,033 students in Hill County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT are Davey Elementary School, Gildford Colony School and Cottonwood 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 16% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (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 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Hill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Gildford Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
North Star School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Box Elder School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Gr: PK-1 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 250
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Box 250
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3183
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT include Davey Elementary School, Gildford Colony School and Cottonwood School.
How many public preschools are located in Hill County?
7 public preschools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hill County include: Cottonwood School vs. North Star School, North Star School vs. Cottonwood School, Box Elder School vs. Rocky Boy School
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