For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 459 students in Toole County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT are Sunburst Elementary School, Big Rose Colony School and Cam Rose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Toole County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunburst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Big Rose Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Cam Rose School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hillside Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1880 Loop Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 2100 Road S
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #66.
Rimrock Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1214 Rim Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Shelby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galata School
Magnet School
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Toole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT include Sunburst Elementary School, Big Rose Colony School and Cam Rose School.
How many public preschools are located in Toole County?
9 public preschools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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