For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 388 students in Sidney, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Sidney, MT are West Side Elementary School and Rau School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Sidney, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Gr: PK-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Rau School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sidney, Montana 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sidney, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Sidney, MT include West Side Elementary School and Rau School.
How many public preschools are located in Sidney?
3 public preschools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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