For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 435 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT are Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Fergus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Roy School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Winifred School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Denton School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Grass Range School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fergus County, MT include Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School.
How many public preschools are located in Fergus County?
9 public preschools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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