For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 101 students in Carter County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, MT are Hammond School and Ekalaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, MT include Hammond School and Ekalaka Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County?
4 public preschools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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