The average private preschool acceptance rate in Montana is 88% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Montana is Clark Fork School, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Montana (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Clark Fork School ![Clark Fork School Photo]( "Clark Fork School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
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 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Apostles Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK
3140 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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 preschools acceptance rate?
The Montana average private preschools acceptance rate is 88% for 2026.
What are the most selective private preschools in Montana?
The top-ranked private preschools in Montana include Clark Fork School, Foothills Community Christian High School and Missoula International School.
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