For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 78 students in Fergus County, MT (there are 23 public schools, serving 1,649 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Fergus County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Fergus County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Schools in Fergus County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beacon Star Amish School
(Amish)
2932 S Trout Crk Rd
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 380-0284
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 380-0284
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Overview
This County (Fergus County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
78 Students
12,738 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
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
78 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
100%
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
n/a
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Fergus County, MT?
2 private schools are located in Fergus County, MT.
What percentage of students in Fergus County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Fergus County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fergus County?
100% of private schools in Fergus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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