For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 278 students in Polson, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Polson, MT is Valley View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polson, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Polson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Polson, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42448 Valley View Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Gr: PK-1 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Polson, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polson, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polson, MT include Valley View School.
How many public preschools are located in Polson?
2 public preschools are located in Polson.
What is the racial composition of students in Polson?
Polson public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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