For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,167 students in 59912, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in 59912, MT are Deer Park School, Ruder Elementary School and Glacier Gateway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 59912 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 59912, MT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59912, MT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Ruder Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 4th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
59912, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 59912, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in 59912, MT include Deer Park School, Ruder Elementary School and Glacier Gateway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 59912?
3 public preschools are located in 59912.
What is the racial composition of students in 59912?
59912 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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