Home > Montana > Gallatin County > Big Sky

Big Sky Discovery School

175 Aspen Leaf Dr
Big Sky, MT 59716

View full size Get directions

Tel: (406) 580-9982

REQUEST INFO

SAVE 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)

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

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

59 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 17%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Big Sky Discovery School?

The application deadline for Big Sky Discovery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Big Sky Discovery School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

July 07, 2026

How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing

Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.

July 07, 2026

What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight

A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.

July 07, 2026

Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist

Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

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).