For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,081 students in 59771, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in 59771, MT are Morning Star School, Longfellow School and Hawthorne School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59771 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59771, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59771, MT Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morning Star School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Irving School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Emily Dickinson School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Hyalite Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 West Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Whittier School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N 5th
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6750
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 59771, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in 59771, MT include Morning Star School, Longfellow School and Hawthorne School.
How many public preschools are located in 59771?
8 public preschools are located in 59771.
What is the racial composition of students in 59771?
59771 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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