For the 2025 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 42%), 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Musselshell County (2025)
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 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 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 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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 23% (majority American Indian).
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