For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative private high schools serving 503 students in Montana.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Montana include Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
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
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Treasure State Academy ![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
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
20 Bear Foot Ln
Heron, MT 59844
(406) 847-5850
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
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
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
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
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
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
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 Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Montana?
9 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%.
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