For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 225 students in Colstrip, MT.
The top ranked public preschool in Colstrip, MT is Pine Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colstrip, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Colstrip have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Colstrip, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colstrip, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Colstrip, MT include Pine Butte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colstrip?
1 public preschools are located in Colstrip.
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip?
Colstrip public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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