For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 59 students in Big Sky, MT (there are 3 public schools, serving 396 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Big Sky, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Big Sky, MT (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Sky Discovery School
Montessori School
175 Aspen Leaf Dr
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 580-9982
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 580-9982
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Overview
This Town (Big Sky)
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
59 Students
12,783 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
750 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
261 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
45 Students
7,696 Students
% White Students
76%
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
12 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
20%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Big Sky, MT?
1 private schools are located in Big Sky, MT.
What percentage of students in Big Sky go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Big Sky are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
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