For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,934 students in Ravalli County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT are Lone Rock School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4 and Florence-carlton El School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ravalli County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Ravalli County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Ravalli County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Rock School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Eastside Hwy
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Victor School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Ravalli County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Gr: 2-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ravalli County, MT include Lone Rock School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4 and Florence-carlton El School.
How many public preschools are located in Ravalli County?
7 public preschools are located in Ravalli County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Ravalli County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ravalli County include: Lone Rock School vs. Stevensville K-6, Washington School vs. Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Stevensville K-6 vs. Lone Rock School
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