Grace Montessori Academy is a nurturing, Christian, educational community. We are a Christian, 501(c)3 non-profit school focused on educating children from pre-school through upper elementary.
It is a non-denominational Christian Montessori school dedicated to providing your child a hands-on, independent learning environment that instills the love of learning.
Our program provides students the tools to acquire inner self-discipline and self-esteem; to achieve academic excellence; to develop a love for life long learning; to learn moral and spiritual principles; and to achieve their highest potential.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MT School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grace Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
2014-2015: (Annual Rates)
Elementary $4470
Kindergarten $4223
Preschool:
3 Half $3040
3 Full $3915
4 Half $3374
4 Full $4018
5 Half $3606
5 Full $4121
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Mary Beth Gregory
Admissions Associate
Kristy Montgomery
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grace Montessori Academy often compared to?
Grace Montessori Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Billings Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Grace Montessori Academy's ranking?
Grace Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Grace Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Grace Montessori Academy vs. Billings Christian School
The nearest high school to Grace Montessori Academy is New Day (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mt. Olive Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 56 students 0.2 miles 2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
0.2
PK-8
56
Grades: PK-8 | 301 students 0.8 miles 2802 Belvedere Drive
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
0.8
PK-8
301
Apostles Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Grades: PK | 27 students 0.9 miles 3140 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
0.9
PK
27
Trailhead Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 1-3 | 5 students 0.9 miles 3204 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
0.9
1-3
5
New Day
Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 46 students 1.3 miles 1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
1.3
4-12
46
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