For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 387 students in Pondera County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT are Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Meadowlark School and Valier School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pondera County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Pondera County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Valier School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Miami School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
Rank: #55.
Heart Butte Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Box 166
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Brady, MT 59416
(406) 753-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Gr: 3-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pondera County, MT include Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Meadowlark School and Valier School.
How many public preschools are located in Pondera County?
5 public preschools are located in Pondera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?
Pondera County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% 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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