For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 169 students in Sand Coulee, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sand Coulee, MT are Grass Land Colony School, Centerville School and Hill Top Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sand Coulee, 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 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sand Coulee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Sand Coulee, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Land Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Eden Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Centerville School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hill Top Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Sand Coulee, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sand Coulee, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sand Coulee, MT include Grass Land Colony School, Centerville School and Hill Top Colony School.
How many public preschools are located in Sand Coulee?
3 public preschools are located in Sand Coulee.
What is the racial composition of students in Sand Coulee?
Sand Coulee public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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