For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 235 students in Plains, MT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Plains, MT is Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plains, 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 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Plains have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Plains, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Plains, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Plains, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Plains, MT include Plains Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Plains?
1 public preschools are located in Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Plains?
Plains public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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