For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,290 students in Butte, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT are Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Butte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Butte, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Butte, MT include Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butte?
6 public preschools are located in Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Butte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Butte include: Kennedy School vs. West Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Kennedy School, Emerson School vs. Hillcrest School
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