About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 17%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Church of Christ
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
Christian
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
Distance: 48.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Catholic
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Church of Christ
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
Distance: 48.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Catholic
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Distance: 68.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
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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