For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,033 students in Hill County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT are Davey Elementary School, Gildford Colony School and Cottonwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Hill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gildford Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
North Star School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Box Elder School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Gr: PK-1 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hill County, MT include Davey Elementary School, Gildford Colony School and Cottonwood School.
How many public preschools are located in Hill County?
7 public preschools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hill County include: Cottonwood School vs. North Star School, North Star School vs. Cottonwood School, Box Elder School vs. Rocky Boy School
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