The average private school in Montana was founded around 1969 (2025).
The oldest private school in Montana is Loyola Sacred Heart High School, founded in 1873.
Year Founded Range: 1873
1979
Avg. Year Founded: 1936
Oldest Private Schools in Montana (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: 9-12
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Rank: #22.
St. Labre High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: 9-12
Mission Rd
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-4561
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-4561
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pretty Eagle Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-8
212 Mission Loop
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Charles Mission School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-8
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
Rank: #55.
Butte Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 9-12
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: K-8
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mount Ellis Academy![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: 9-12
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mount Ellis Elementary![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-8
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mountain View Adventist School![Mountain View Adventist School Photo - Mountain View Elementary Missoula, Montana]( "Mountain View Adventist School Photo - Mountain View Elementary Missoula, Montana")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 3-6
1010 Clements Road
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Rank: #1111.
Manhattan Christian School![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-12
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 4-8
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Rank: #1313.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Rank: #1414.
St. Marys Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Rank: #1515.
St. Jude Thaddeus School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Rank: #1616.
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: PK-8
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Rank: #1717.
Valley Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: K-8
1275 Helena Flats Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-0830
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-0830
Rank: #1818.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Rank: #1919.
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: K-8
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Billings Catholic Schools![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lustre Christian High School![Lustre Christian High School Photo - Choir performing at the annual Christmas Program.]( "Lustre Christian High School Photo - Choir performing at the annual Christmas Program.")
(Mennonite)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: 9-12
294 Lustre Rd
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Rank: #2222.
Trailhead Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: 1-3
3204 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
Rank: #2323.
Hamilton Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: K-12
601 W Main St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Rank: #2424.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-8
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-8
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Glacier View School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 1-6
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Treasure State Academy![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Rank: #2828.
Valley of the Flowers School![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-5
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Conrad Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-8
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
Conrad, MT 59425
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School
Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: K-12
410 St Marys Dr
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-4545
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-4545
Rank: #3131.
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-K
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Rank: #3232.
Kalispell Montessori Center![Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7]( "Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 1-8
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-5
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Log Cabin School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-K
2330 Rehberg Ln
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1704
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1704
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private schools founding year?
The Montana average private schools founding year is 1969 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Montana?
The top ranked private schools in Montana include Loyola Sacred Heart High School, St. Labre High School and Pretty Eagle Catholic School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Montana?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Montana is Loyola Sacred Heart High School, with a year of 1873. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Pretty Eagle Catholic School, with a year of 1887.
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