For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 577 students in Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Valley County, MT are Lustre School, Opheim School and Hinsdale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Valley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lustre School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Opheim School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hinsdale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Irle Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 8th North
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nashua School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Laser Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Gr: 4-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Valley County, MT include Lustre School, Opheim School and Hinsdale School.
How many public preschools are located in Valley County?
6 public preschools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% 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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