For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 771 students in Sanders County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Sanders County, MT are Plains Elementary School, Trout Creek School and Thompson Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanders County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sanders County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Sanders County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Trout Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Noxon School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Noxon Avenue
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Sanders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Montana Hwy 382
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sanders County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Sanders County, MT include Plains Elementary School, Trout Creek School and Thompson Falls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sanders County?
6 public preschools are located in Sanders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders County?
Sanders County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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