The Great Beginnings Mission Statement - To be an exemplary and philanthropic Montessori community that educates children, encourages critical thinking, instills a joy for lifelong learning, and nurtures responsible and respectful citizens.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is schedule dependent, please contact us for information.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Sally Unser
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
KindermusikMovement and Dance
SpanishYoga
School Notes
- Our Unique Benefits -
- We offer monthly classroom themes in art, classical music, zoology, and geography - incorporating hands-on learning materials, activities, and classroom visitors.
- We welcome and encourage parent involvement. Parents can take part in the school through board membership, committee work, classroom assistance, and by sharing interests and talents.
- We use our one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom for lessons in zoology, botany, geology and geography.
- We direct our resources to retain the best teachers and continually enrich our classroom materials while keeping a low student to teacher ratio.
- We develop a sense of community through family events held year-round as well as parent-only social gatherings.
- We offer an exceptional five weekday kindergarten program to fully prepare our students for elementary education.
- We offer need-based scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis, employing SSSFA guidelines.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Great Beginnings Montessori School often compared to?
Great Beginnings Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman Summit Schoool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings Montessori School?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Bozeman Summit Schoool (3.5 miles away)
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3001 W Villard Street
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(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
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Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(406) 587-9311
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Petra Academy
(Christian)
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(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
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Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(406) 585-0171
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(406) 585-0171
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(406) 582-1548
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(406) 582-1548
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(406) 587-9311
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(406) 587-9311
3.8 miles
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(406) 582-8165
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(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(406) 587-9311
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Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(406) 577-2407
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(406) 577-2407
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4310 Durston Road
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(406) 587-9311
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(406) 587-9311
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Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(406) 577-2492
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Petra Academy
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(406) 582-8165
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(406) 582-8165
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(406) 587-5178
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Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-2737
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-2737
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Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
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3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
4.4 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
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Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(406) 522-6300
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(406) 522-6650
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(406) 522-6650
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Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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(406) 586-6485
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(406) 586-6485
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(406) 522-4600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
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(406) 522-6750
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6750
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