Cornerstone in Helena, MT, serves 118 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a staff of 9 teachers.
Cornerstone has a Christian orientation with an other religious affiliation.
Student diversity includes a 3.23% representation of students of color.
Located near other private schools in Helena, Cornerstone provides elementary and middle school education within approximately 2 miles of the city center.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone?
The application deadline for Cornerstone is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cornerstone is St. Andrew School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Calvary Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Capital View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Last Chance Academy
(Christian)
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
10.2 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
Butte Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
48.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Capital View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
48.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Manhattan Christian School ![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
68.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Helena Montessori Charter School
Charter School
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Helena High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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