For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 429 students in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in University District is Paxson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxson School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula, MT include Paxson School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University District, Missoula?
the neighborhood of University District, Missoula public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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