Nestled in the Montana Rocky Mountain foothills, Intermountain is a residential treatment center providing an array of services to 32 boys and girls, ages 5-13, struggling with emotional, psychological, behavioral and learning challenges. The educational program is administered by the Director who holds a Masters in Special Education and a K-12 Principal certification. Individualized plans are tailored to the unique learning styles and abilities of each student. Each classroom is staffed by a certified special education teacher, and two mental health specialists. Class size is 10-12 students. Students attend classes 6 hours/day, 210 school days per year. SMART boards, I-pads, and computers are integrated into the classrooms. Related services and activities include Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, neurofeedback, PE, Bal-A-Vis-X, music, art, and social skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Acceptance rate: 20%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Intermountain ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1909
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
40 acres
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
The tuition rate is per day
Acceptance Rate
20%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jill Richards
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Healing through healthy relationships.
- In addition to a completed application, each student must be accepted educationally, clinically and medically. Any psychological or academic testing shouId be included with the appliction as well as immunizations and any medical problems. IQ below 80 is not a good candidate for our school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Intermountain?
The acceptance rate of Intermountain is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Intermountain's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Montana with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Intermountain offer?
Intermountain offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
What is Intermountain's ranking?
Intermountain ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Intermountain?
The application deadline for Intermountain is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
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10180 Cottonwood Road
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Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
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St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
80.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
80.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
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Miles
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Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Last Chance Academy
(Christian)
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
11.5 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
Butte Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
46.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
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First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
47.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Manhattan Christian School ![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
66.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Smith School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Jefferson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Helena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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