For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 424 students in Powell County, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, MT are Avon School, Ovando School and Elliston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Powell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ovando School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Birch Street
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elliston School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Helmville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Schoolhouse Rd
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Garrison School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
O D Speer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Powell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell County, MT include Avon School, Ovando School and Elliston School.
How many public preschools are located in Powell County?
6 public preschools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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