For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 560 students in Bigfork, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bigfork, MT are Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bigfork, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bigfork have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Bigfork, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Swan River School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bigfork, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bigfork, MT include Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School.
How many public preschools are located in Bigfork?
3 public preschools are located in Bigfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Bigfork?
Bigfork public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Bigfork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bigfork include: Swan River School vs. Bigfork Elementary School, Bigfork Elementary School vs. Swan River School
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