For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 269 students in Sweet Grass County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sweet Grass County, MT are Greycliff School, Mcleod School and Big Timber School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Grass County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sweet Grass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Sweet Grass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greycliff School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mcleod School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Big Timber School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Melville Main St
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sweet Grass County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sweet Grass County, MT include Greycliff School, Mcleod School and Big Timber School.
How many public preschools are located in Sweet Grass County?
4 public preschools are located in Sweet Grass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County?
Sweet Grass County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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