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Best Montana Alternative Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 alternative private high schools serving 548 students in Montana.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Montana include Treasure State Academy and Emerge Private School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of alternative private high schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Montana Alternative Private High 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
Clearview Horizon
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
20 Bear Foot Ln
Heron, MT 59844
(406) 847-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
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
Montana Academy
Alternative School
9705 Lost Prairie Rd
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2339
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 12 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Gr: 5-12 | 51 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
Summit Preparatory School
Alternative School
1605 Danielson Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
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 high schools in Montana?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Montana include Treasure State Academy and Emerge Private School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Montana?
10 alternative private high schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Montana?
Montana alternative private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 11%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Montana?
50% of alternative private high schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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