For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 248 students in Malta, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Malta, MT are Malta K-5 and Loring Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malta, 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 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Malta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Malta, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Malta, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Malta, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Malta, MT include Malta K-5 and Loring Colony School.
How many public preschools are located in Malta?
2 public preschools are located in Malta.
What is the racial composition of students in Malta?
Malta public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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