For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 553 students in Madison County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MT are Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Alder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ennis School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Twin Bridges School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Harrison School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Gr: PK-5 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MT include Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Alder School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
5 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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