For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 320 students in Columbus, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Columbus, MT is Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Columbus, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbus, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbus, MT include Columbus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus?
1 public preschools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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