For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 576 students in Park County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Park County, MT are Gardiner School, Pine Creek School and Shields Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Park County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Park County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardiner School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Shields Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 S. Hannaford
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Clyde Park, MT 59018
(406) 578-2535
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Grades: PK-2
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Park County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First Street
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Springdale, MT 59082
(406) 932-6756
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
132 South B Street
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1231
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Park County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Park County, MT include Gardiner School, Pine Creek School and Shields Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Park County?
6 public preschools are located in Park County.
What is the racial composition of students in Park County?
Park 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).
Which public preschools in Park County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Park County include: Shields Valley Elementary School vs. Pine Creek School, Pine Creek School vs. Shields Valley Elementary School, Arrowhead School vs. Gardiner School
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