For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 124 students in 59487, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in 59487, MT are Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59487 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59487, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59487, MT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 59487, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in 59487, MT include Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn School.
How many public preschools are located in 59487?
2 public preschools are located in 59487.
What is the racial composition of students in 59487?
59487 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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