For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,681 students in Kalispell, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT are Lillian Peterson School, Edgerton School and West Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalispell, 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 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalispell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kalispell, MT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lillian Peterson School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Edgerton School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
West Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Creston School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4495 Montana 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Russell School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Fair-mont-egan School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #77.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2155 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cayuse Prairie School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cornelius Hedges School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 4th Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1010.
East Evergreen School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
585 E. Evergreen
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
Elrod School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Helena Flats School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Smith Valley Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Kalispell, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
233 First Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Grades: 7
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Kalispell, MT include Lillian Peterson School, Edgerton School and West Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalispell?
13 public preschools are located in Kalispell.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalispell?
Kalispell public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Kalispell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kalispell include: Creston School vs. Cayuse Prairie School, Cayuse Prairie School vs. Creston School, West Valley School vs. Smith Valley Primary School
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