For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 35 students in Arlee, MT (there are 3 public schools, serving 398 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Arlee, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Arlee, MT (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Overview
This Town (Arlee)
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
35 Students
12,738 Students
% Average Students of Color
83%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
23 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
66%
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
5 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
14%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 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
5 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
14%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Arlee, MT?
1 private schools are located in Arlee, MT.
What percentage of students in Arlee go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Arlee are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
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