For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 741 students in Blaine County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT are Zurich School, North Harlem Elementary School and Hartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Blaine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Turner School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lodge Pole School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Blaine County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 73 Box 12a
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Blaine County, MT include Zurich School, North Harlem Elementary School and Hartland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blaine County?
9 public preschools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Blaine County include: Zurich School vs. Meadowlark School
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