The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Montana is 89% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Montana is Intermountain, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Montana (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 4-8
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Rank: #22.
Foothills Community Christian High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Rank: #33.
Missoula International School![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]( "Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Rank: #44.
Billings Catholic Schools![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Headwaters Academy![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-8
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Kootenai Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Mountain View Adventist School![Mountain View Adventist School Photo - Mountain View Elementary Missoula, Montana]( "Mountain View Adventist School Photo - Mountain View Elementary Missoula, Montana")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 3-6
1010 Clements Road
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Treasure State Academy![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Rank: #1515.
Manhattan Christian School![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hamilton Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
601 W Main St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 8-12
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-6
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Glacier View School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 1-6
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Petra Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Montana average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 89% for 2026.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Montana?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Montana include Intermountain, Foothills Community Christian High School and Missoula International School.
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