For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 120 students in Simms, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Simms, MT are Fort Shaw Elementary School and Cascade Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simms, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Simms have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Simms, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Loop Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Simms, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Simms, MT include Fort Shaw Elementary School and Cascade Colony School.
How many public preschools are located in Simms?
2 public preschools are located in Simms.
What is the racial composition of students in Simms?
Simms public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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