For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 435 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT are Denton School, Moore School and Garfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Fergus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denton School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moore School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Grades: PK-1
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roy School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 17 students
Rank: #77.
Winifred School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Grass Range School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #99.
Ayers School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT include Denton School, Moore School and Garfield School.
How many public preschools are located in Fergus County?
9 public preschools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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