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Montana Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 1,769 students in Montana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Montana.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana include Heritage Christian School, Helena Christian School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana (2026-27)

Billings Christian School Photo
Billings Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
(1)
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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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Helena Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
(6)
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Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
(2)
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Mount Ellis Academy Photo
Mount Ellis Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
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Stillwater Christian School Photo
Stillwater Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
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Mission Valley Christian Academy Photo
Mission Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana include Heritage Christian School, Helena Christian School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Montana?
7 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Montana.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana?
Montana private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Montana?
100% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
1,769
Students
$8,061
Avg. Tuition
10%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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