Best Garfield County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 103 students in Garfield County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT are Jordan Elementary School and Cohagen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Garfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cohagen School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19 3rd St. E.
Cohagen, MT 59322
(406) 557-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kester School
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Grove School
9 Seven Blackfoot Road
Brusett, MT 59318
(406) 557-2782
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ross School
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garfield County, MT include Jordan Elementary School and Cohagen School.
How many public preschools are located in Garfield County?
4 public preschools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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