For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 9 students in Dawson County, MT (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,209 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Dawson County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Valley View Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
264 Highway 200 S
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3472
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3472
Gr: 1-7 | 9 students
Overview
This County (Dawson County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
9 Students
12,738 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
750 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
6%
# Asian Students
n/a
206 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
7 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
78%
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
2 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
22%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dawson County, MT?
1 private schools are located in Dawson County, MT.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawson County?
100% of private schools in Dawson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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