Big Sky Discovery School

175 Aspen Leaf Dr Big Sky, MT 59716
bigskydiscoveryacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Big Sky Discovery School in Big Sky, MT serves 59 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
  • The school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 10 teachers.
  • Enrollment includes 46 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with 4.26% of the student body representing students of color.
  • Big Sky Discovery School is affiliated with multiple school associations and offers co–educational learning across all grade levels.
  • The school is part of the rural education landscape in Montana, providing Montessori curriculum options for families seeking private school programs from early learning through high school.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 17%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The average private school tuition in Gallatin County, MT is $10,398 for elementary schools and $12,161 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Gallatin County, MT is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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