For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 739 students in Whitefish, MT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT are L A Muldown School and Bissell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitefish, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitefish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Whitefish, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Gr: PK-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bissell School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitefish, MT include L A Muldown School and Bissell School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitefish?
2 public preschools are located in Whitefish.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitefish?
Whitefish public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Whitefish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Whitefish include: Bissell School vs. L A Muldown School, L A Muldown School vs. Bissell School
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