For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,203 students in Lincoln County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MT are Yaak School, Mccormick School and Eureka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yaak School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mccormick School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1564 Old Highway 2 North
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Trego School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
W F Morrison School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Fortine School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
724 Louisiana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
11784 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MT include Yaak School, Mccormick School and Eureka Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
7 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Eureka Elementary School vs. Trego School, Fortine School vs. Trego School, Trego School vs. Eureka Elementary School
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