For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 891 students in Big Horn County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT are Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Wyola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Big Horn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wyola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Lodge Grass School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Gr: PK-2 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 W 4th
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Big Horn County, MT include Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Wyola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Big Horn County?
7 public preschools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Big Horn County include: Crow Agency School vs. Lodge Grass School, Crow Agency School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School, Lodge Grass School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School
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