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Best Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Montana (2026)

Public preschools in Montana achieve an average science proficiency of 46% (2026).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Montana is Longfellow School, with 80-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 57% 84.5% Avg. Science Proficiency: 67%

Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Montana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Rank: #22.
Ennis School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-6
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Rank: #33.
Jefferson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Arrowhead School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-6
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Rattlesnake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
1220 Pineview Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Amsterdam School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
6360 Camp Creek Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7216
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Anderson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Cascade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2671
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Creston School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
4495 Montana 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Deer Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Drummond School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Gallatin Gateway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Plentywood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Emily Dickinson School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Morning Star School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Paxson School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1230
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
550 Hiberta St.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4025
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Independent School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
2907 Roundup Road
Billings, MT 59105
(406) 259-8109
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Lillian Peterson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Loy School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Montana City School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5516
Rank: #20 - 3020. - 30.
Warren School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Edgerton School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
5150 Bigfork Rd.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4010
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Chief Charlo School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
5600 Longview Dr
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4005
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Four Georgians School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
555 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1300
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Hyalite Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
3600 West Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average public preschools science proficiency?
The Montana average public preschools science proficiency is 46%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Montana?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Montana include Longfellow School, Ennis School and Jefferson School.

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