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Treasure State Academy Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)
Great Falls Central Catholic High School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MT)

Cascade County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 821 students in Cascade County, MT (there are 43 public schools, serving 11,512 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Cascade County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cascade County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Foothills Community Christian High School
Foothills Community Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Catholic
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
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Treasure State Academy Photo
Treasure State Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
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Map of Five Falls Christian School
Five Falls Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2930 Flood Rd
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 452-6883
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Great Falls Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2800 18th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
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Map of Wee Disciples Lutheran School And Childcare
Wee Disciples Lutheran School And Childcare
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1226 1st Ave N
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 771-7882
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Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
821 Students
12,707 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
1,171 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
47%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$8,021
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$2,802
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%
# Asian Students
16 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
619 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
202 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cascade County, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Cascade County, MT include Holy Spirit Catholic School, Treasure State Academy, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Cascade County?
7 private schools are located in Cascade County.
How diverse are private schools in Cascade County?
Cascade County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Cascade County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Cascade County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cascade County?
100% of private schools in Cascade County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cascade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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