For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 191 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Wheatland County, MT are Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Wheatland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judith Gap School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Wheatland County, MT include Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School.
How many public preschools are located in Wheatland County?
2 public preschools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County 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).
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