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Best Montana Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 alternative private elementary schools serving 629 students in Montana.
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana include Treasure State Academy and Emerge Private School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
40% of alternative private elementary schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Montana Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Treasure State Academy
Treasure State Academy Photo
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Lutheran Classical School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Peak Potential
Alternative School
201 S Willson Ste A
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-2737
Gr: 4-8 | 18 students
Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School
Alternative School (Christian)
410 St Marys Dr
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-4545
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
Sussex School
Sussex School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Turning Winds Academic Institute
Alternative School
(4)
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana?
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana include Treasure State Academy and Emerge Private School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Montana?
10 alternative private elementary schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Montana?
Montana alternative private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Montana?
40% of alternative private elementary schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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