The average student:teacher ratio in Montana public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Luther School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Bynum School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Froid Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
408 1st Street S
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1734 Road 506
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
124 Stacey Road
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Hecla Street
Melrose, MT 59743
(406) 835-2811
Melrose, MT 59743
(406) 835-2811
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Melstone School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
S Y School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1 Road 664
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Belfry School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Denton School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #30 - 5330. - 53.
East Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
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Frequently Asked Questions
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