The average private preschool in Montana was founded around 1974 (2024).
The oldest private preschool in Montana is Mount Ellis Elementary, founded in 1902.
Year Founded Range: 1902
2009
Avg. Year Founded: 1974
Oldest Private Preschools in Montana (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mount Ellis Elementary![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball! Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]()
![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball! Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16272/Mount-Ellis-Elementary-9r8simv7rfwo8sw0ks4s0ggwo-160x160c.jpg)
(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: #22.
Manhattan Christian School![Manhattan Christian School Photo Manhattan Christian School Photo]()
![Manhattan Christian School Photo Manhattan Christian School Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16268/Manhattan-Christian-School-edcqo3zh4084gws88s8kcoc80-160x160c.jpg)
(Calvinist)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-12
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Rank: #33.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]()
![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16303/Trinity-Lutheran-School-4lxiahizrl44occss08sc04sg-160x160c.jpg)
(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: #44.
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: #55.
Treasure State Academy![Treasure State Academy Photo Treasure State Academy Photo]()
![Treasure State Academy Photo Treasure State Academy Photo](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16301/Treasure-State-Academy-e03ytij9gt4cskk4ck84gg4wo-160x160c.jpg)
(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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stillwater Christian School![Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building]()
![Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16243/Stillwater-Christian-School-b5fhyicrbzkss8cow0c0wgc0w-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clark Fork School![Clark Fork School Photo Clark Fork School Photo]()
![Clark Fork School Photo Clark Fork School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16238/Clark-Fork-School-5qn4a7gxjhssww8444cgk0w0k-160x160c.jpg)
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-12
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Rank: #1313.
Great Beginnings Montessori School![Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition]()
![Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/16000/16249/Great-Beginnings-Montessori-School-cmoeoc97cu80gs4skssckgksg-160x160c.jpg)
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-K
100 Springhill Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1993
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Missoula International School![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]()
![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/35000/35678/Missoula_International_School-8gco9qkliwgs4os4w4040wgk8-160x160c.jpg)
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: NS-8
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Petra Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-12
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Foothills Community Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kootenai Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Rank: #1919.
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-6
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Rank: #2020.
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-8
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Rank: #2121.
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 2009
Grades: PK-K
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private preschools founding year?
The Montana average private preschools founding year is 1974 for 2024.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Montana?
The top ranked private preschools in Montana include Mount Ellis Elementary, Manhattan Christian School and Trinity Lutheran School.
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