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Best Richland County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 704 students in Richland County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT are West Side Elementary School, Rau School and Fairview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Gr: PK-2 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rau School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Savage School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Lambert School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Brorson School
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT include West Side Elementary School, Rau School and Fairview School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland County?
7 public preschools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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