For the 2024-25 school year, there are 142 private schools serving 12,280 students in Montana (there are 833 public schools, serving 150,497 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Montana are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $8,094 for elementary schools and $9,185 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Montana include Billings Central Catholic High School, Foothills Community Christian High School and Intermountain.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 17% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Montana Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: West End (3 schools), Rose Park (3 schools), Central Terry (2 schools), Valley West (1 schools), River Road (1 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Montana?
The best top ranked private schools in Montana include Billings Central Catholic High School, Foothills Community Christian High School and Intermountain.
How many private schools are located in Montana?
142 private schools are located in Montana.
How much do private schools cost in Montana?
The average private school tuition in Montana is $8,094 for elementary schools and $9,185 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Montana?
Montana private schools are approximately 17% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Montana go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Montana are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montana?
Which private schools in Montana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Montana include: Mount Ellis Academy vs. Petra Academy, Hearts & Hands Montessori vs. Highland Montessori School, Bozeman Field School vs. Heritage Christian School
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