For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 169 students in Harlowton, MT.
The top ranked public preschool in Harlowton, MT is Hillcrest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlowton, MT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Harlowton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Harlowton, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harlowton, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Harlowton, MT include Hillcrest School.
How many public preschools are located in Harlowton?
1 public preschools are located in Harlowton.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlowton?
Harlowton public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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