Big Sky Discovery 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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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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