For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 3,851 students in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT are Jefferson School, Wolf Creek School and Trinity School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis And Clark County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis And Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis And Clark County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wolf Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
C/o Young 150 Walsh St
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Trinity School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Smith School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Warren School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Four Georgians School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Madison Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Rossiter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sierra Road East
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Broadwater School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Hollins
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Kessler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Choteau Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Jim Darcy School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Lincoln Road West
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Gr: PK-K | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Lewis And Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9605 Hwy 287
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 562-3528
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
375 Augusta Street
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Wolf Creek, MT 59648
(406) 235-4239
Gr: PK-6 | 2 students
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 6-8
Riverside Youth Correctional Facil High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2 Riverside Road
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 225-4500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis And Clark County, MT include Jefferson School, Wolf Creek School and Trinity School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis And Clark County?
16 public preschools are located in Lewis And Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark County?
Lewis And Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Lewis And Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lewis And Clark County include: Warren School vs. Smith School, Smith School vs. Warren School, Hawthorne School vs. Jefferson School
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