Top 5 Best Stillwater County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 652 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT are Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Stillwater County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Absarokee School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Park City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nye School
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stillwater County, MT

Stillwater County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(234) 567-8987
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(111) 222-3334
Grades: PK
| 569 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Stillwater County, MT include Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School.
How many public preschools are located in Stillwater County?
7 public preschools are located in Stillwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County?
Stillwater County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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