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Montana Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana

The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Jackson School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Galata School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Ross School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Bynum School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Cooke City School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Hammond School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
North Harlem Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Spring Creek Colony School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Spring Creek School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Greycliff School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Kester School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Luther School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Nye School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Salmon Prairie School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Yaak School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Brorson School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Hawks Home School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Lima School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Pass Creek School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Sage Creek Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Alder School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Benton Lake School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Divide School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
50 Schoolhouse Road
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Elliston School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Fromberg School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7755
Rank: #29 - 4229. - 42.
Judith Gap School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
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