Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kid Kare
About the School
- Kid Kare serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Other school association(s).
- The student:teacher of Kid Kare is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kid Kare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 17%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kid Kare often compared to?
Kid Kare is often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Montessori School, Kalispell Montessori Center by visitors of our site.
What is Kid Kare's ranking?
Kid Kare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kid Kare?
The application deadline for Kid Kare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Kid Kare vs. Woodland Montessori School, Kid Kare vs. Kalispell Montessori Center
The nearest high school to Kid Kare is Oneschool Global Kalispell Campus (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Matthew's School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Alternative School
1605 Danielson Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Special Education School
400 Veterans Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 78 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School
1301 E 7th St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kalispell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Nw Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Russell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Edgerton School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Lillian Peterson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Elrod School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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The average acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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