For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 437 students in Toole County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT are Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Sunburst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toole County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Toole County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Toole County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Sunburst Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Toole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5591
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1880 Loop Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1214 Rim Road
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
333 2100 Road S
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Toole County, MT include Big Rose Colony School, Cam Rose School and Sunburst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Toole County?
5 public preschools are located in Toole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toole County?
Toole County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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