Best Pondera County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 387 students in Pondera County, MT.

The top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT are Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Meadowlark School and Valier School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pondera County, MT public preschools have an score of 26% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Pondera County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kingsbury Colony Attn Center

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314

Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Rank: #22.

Meadowlark School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
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17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620

Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Valier School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314

Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #44.

Miami School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325

Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1

Rank: #55.

Heart Butte Elementary School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200

Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pondera County, MT

Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Brady 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Brady High School (Closed 2006)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Brady School (Closed 2006)

Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522

Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Dupuyer School (Closed 2025)

319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297

Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200

Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Prairie View School (Closed 2005)

220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251

Gr: 3-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT?

The top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT include Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Meadowlark School and Valier School.

How many public preschools are located in Pondera County?

5 public preschools are located in Pondera County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?

Pondera County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).