Located in Saint Ignatius, MT, 60281 Hillside Rd is a rural, co–ed private school offering education for grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 27 students.
The school has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, serving families seeking private schooling in a rural community setting.
With two teachers, 60281 Hillside Rd maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supporting classroom learning across elementary and middle school grades.
Nearby options include Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School and Mountain Heights Christian School, providing local families alternative private education choices in Saint Ignatius and surrounding areas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 60281 Hillside Rd?
The application deadline for 60281 Hillside Rd is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to 60281 Hillside Rd is Two Eagle River School (18.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Nkwusm Salish Language School (12.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Mountain Heights Christian School
(Mennonite)
407 Adam St Sw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Glacier View School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
16.4 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Acceptance rate listed
58020 US-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
18.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
58020 US-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
18.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North West Indian Bible School ![North West Indian Bible School Photo]( "North West Indian Bible School Photo")
(Methodist)
32485 Bible Ln
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4408
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4408
31.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
33.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
33.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Mountain Heights Christian School
(Mennonite)
407 Adam St Sw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Glacier View School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
16.4 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Acceptance rate listed
58020 US-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
18.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
Clark Fork School ![Clark Fork School Photo]( "Clark Fork School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charlo 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
9.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Charlo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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