For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 336 students in Musselshell County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Musselshell County, MT are Roundup Elementary School and Melstone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Musselshell County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Musselshell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Musselshell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roundup Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 11th Ave East
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Musselshell County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Musselshell County, MT include Roundup Elementary School and Melstone School.
How many public preschools are located in Musselshell County?
2 public preschools are located in Musselshell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Musselshell County?
Musselshell County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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