For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 175 students in Darby, MT.
The top ranked public preschool in Darby, MT is Darby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Darby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Darby, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Darby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Darby, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Darby, MT include Darby School.
How many public preschools are located in Darby?
1 public preschools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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