For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,665 students in Kalispell, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT are Lillian Peterson School, West Valley School and Edgerton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalispell, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalispell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kalispell, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillian Peterson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Valley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Edgerton School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Creston School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4495 Montana 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Russell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fair-mont-egan School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2155 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cayuse Prairie School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cornelius Hedges School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
827 4th Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Evergreen School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 E. Evergreen
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Elrod School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Helena Flats School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Smith Valley Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kalispell, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Gr: 5-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
233 First Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Gr: 7 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT include Lillian Peterson School, West Valley School and Edgerton School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalispell?
13 public preschools are located in Kalispell.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalispell?
Kalispell public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Kalispell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kalispell include: Creston School vs. Cayuse Prairie School, Smith Valley Primary School vs. West Valley School, West Valley School vs. Smith Valley Primary School
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