For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 344 students in Dawson County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Richey School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Dawson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Lindsay School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Miles W Glendive, Hwy 200 M
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Richey School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Grades: PK-2
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, MT include Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Richey School.
How many public preschools are located in Dawson County?
5 public preschools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County 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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