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)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Kid Kare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
1 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
1 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
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")
(Christian)
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Summit Preparatory School
Alternative School
1605 Danielson Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Farming For The Future Academy
Special Education School
400 Veterans Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
11.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
204 Two Mile Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-0490
1 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
105 Blue Crest Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-6239
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 7 students
Kalispell Montessori Center ![Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7]( "Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7")
Montessori School
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 78 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
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")
(Christian)
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
1301 E 7th St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
13.1 miles
Gr: K | 48 students Tuition listed
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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