Learning Circle Montessori School is a private school serving children 3-6 years of age.
Learning Circle, established in 1980, was the first montessori school in Bozeman, Montana with montessori certified teachers and an affiliation with the American Montessori Society.
The primary goal of our school is to interest the child in the excitement of learning.
Observation, investigation and discovery techniques take precedence over other modes of learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The child is both a hope and a promise for humankind.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Learning Circle Montessori School often compared to?
Learning Circle Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Middle Creek Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Learning Circle Montessori School?
The application deadline for Learning Circle Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Learning Circle Montessori School vs. Middle Creek Montessori
The nearest high school to Learning Circle Montessori School is Bozeman Field School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley of the Flowers School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Highland Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley of the Flowers School ![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Headwaters Academy ![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Mount Ellis Academy ![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley of the Flowers School ![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Headwaters Academy ![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Irving School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6600
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Longfellow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bozeman High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N 11th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Bridger Charter School
Charter School
205 N 11th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6097
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6097
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hawthorne School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
School Reviews
5 12/8/2017
My daughter is in her 3rd year at Learning Circle Montessori and absolutely loves it! The teachers are so caring and make such an effort to create a strong connection with each child. I could have put my daughter in public elementary school this year (summer birthday) but really wanted her to have one more year at Learning Circle. So glad I did!
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