For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 746 students in Whitefish, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT are L A Muldown School and Bissell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitefish, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitefish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Whitefish, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Grades: PK-4
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Bissell School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Whitefish, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Second St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT include L A Muldown School and Bissell School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitefish?
2 public preschools are located in Whitefish.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitefish?
Whitefish public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Whitefish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Whitefish include: Bissell School vs. L A Muldown School
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