Best Manhattan Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 408 students in Manhattan, MT. The top-ranked public preschools in Manhattan, MT are Amsterdam School and Manhattan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Manhattan, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6360 Camp Creek Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7216
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Manhattan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manhattan, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manhattan, MT include Amsterdam School and Manhattan Elementary School. Manhattan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public preschools are located in Manhattan?
2 public preschools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Manhattan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Manhattan include: Manhattan Elementary School vs. Amsterdam School, Amsterdam School vs. Manhattan Elementary School

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