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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 2,433 students in Montana.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
70% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana include Billings Christian School, Helena Christian School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Elementary 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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Intermountain
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
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Nelson Academy Of Agricultural Sciences Online
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students
Vocational/Technical School
306 1st Ave W
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 783-8552
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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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Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
(2)
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Brightways Global Academy
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
3700 S Russell St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-3334
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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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Turning Winds Academic Institute
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana include Billings Christian School, Helena Christian School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Montana?
11 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Montana.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana?
Montana private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Montana?
70% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
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Private Schools
2,433
Students
$7,634
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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