For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,427 students in Silver Bow County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Silver Bow County, MT are Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bow County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Silver Bow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Silver Bow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Ramsay School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Schoolhouse Road
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Silver Bow County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Silver Bow County, MT include Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Silver Bow County?
9 public preschools are located in Silver Bow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bow County?
Silver Bow County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Silver Bow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Silver Bow County include: Kennedy School vs. West Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Kennedy School, Divide School vs. Ramsay School
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