For the 2026 school year, there are 133 private schools serving 12,738 students in Montana (there are 838 public schools, serving 149,225 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Montana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,647 for elementary schools and $12,105 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Montana include Bozeman Field School, Blodgett View Christian School, and Missoula International School.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 17% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
133 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
12,738 Students
5,700,235 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1,173 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1227
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,689
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$143
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,083
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$61.64 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
750 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
206 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
139 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
7,654 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
60%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
20,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,764 Students
1,471,710 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Montana Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: West End (3 schools), Rose Park (3 schools), Central Terry (2 schools), Valley West (1 schools), River Road (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Montana?
The top-ranked private schools in Montana include Bozeman Field School, Blodgett View Christian School, and Missoula International School.
How many private schools are located in Montana?
There are 133 private schools are located in Montana.
How much do private schools cost in Montana?
The average private school tuition in Montana is $10,647 for elementary schools and $12,105 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Montana?
Approximately 17% of students in Montana private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Montana go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Montana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
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: Hearts & Hands Montessori vs. Highland Montessori School, Mount Ellis Academy vs. Petra Academy, Montana Academy vs. Summit Preparatory School
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