For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 704 students in Richland County, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT are East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Rau School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Rau School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Savage School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Brorson School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
Lambert School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Richland County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, MT include East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Rau School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland County?
7 public preschools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richland County include: Fairview School vs. East Fairview Elementary School, East Fairview Elementary School vs. Fairview School
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