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Great Falls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 821 students in Great Falls, MT, 8% of all K-12 students in Great Falls, MT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Great Falls, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 821
  • Average Tuition: $5,480
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Great Falls, MT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 821
  • Average Tuition: $5,480
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Great Falls, MT School Trends

Top Ranked Great Falls Private Schools (2026)

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 Photo
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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Great Falls, MT Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
821
Students
+6.1% (+47 students) 10-yr
$5,480
Avg. Tuition
+46.1% (+$1,730) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-15.4% (-2 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
-36.4% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Great Falls)
This State (MT)
# Schools
7 Schools
133 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGreat Falls, MT Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20156
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# Students
821 Students
12,715 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202511797179
202411887172
202312288174
202212897185
202112393180
202011584171
201911485175
201811584172
201711688180
201611690178
201512985167
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% Students of Color
7%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20257%17%34%
20247%18%34%
20235%20%33%
20227%22%33%
20217%22%32%
20207%22%32%
201910%20%31%
201810%19%31%
201712%18%32%
201612%18%32%
201511%19%32%
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0.44
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20250.440.560.65
20240.450.530.65
20230.480.560.65
20220.480.570.64
20210.460.570.64
20200.410.570.64
20190.440.560.63
20180.450.560.63
20170.490.540.61
20160.490.530.61
20150.470.530.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%6%1%
20241%6%1%
20231%7%1%
20221%10%2%
20212%10%1%
20202%11%1%
20192%11%1%
20183%11%2%
20173%10%1%
20163%10%1%
20153%11%1%
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# Asian Students
16 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20194%1%4%
20183%1%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%1%7%
20241%1%7%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%7%
20151%1%8%
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# White Students
619 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
71%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202571%60%52%
202471%64%52%
202366%61%52%
202267%59%54%
202169%60%54%
202074%61%54%
201972%61%56%
201872%62%56%
201768%63%58%
201668%64%58%
201570%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
202 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202523%29%26%
202423%25%26%
202330%27%25%
202229%26%25%
202126%25%25%
202021%23%24%
201920%25%24%
201820%24%23%
201723%23%22%
201623%22%22%
201522%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:110:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
46%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202555%46%55%
202455%47%54%
202355%46%54%
202255%46%54%
202145%45%54%
202045%45%54%
201945%47%53%
201860%43%53%
201760%49%53%
201660%49%52%
201560%41%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025111415
2024131415
2023131415
2022151415
2021121315
2020121315
2019121315
2018131315
2017131215
2016131215
2015131215
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20255913
20245612
20235511
20225511
20215511
20205511
20195511
20185611
20175610
20165610
20156610
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025252426
2024252526
2023242426
2022242426
2021242426
2020242425
2019242425
2018242425
2017242425
2016242425
2015222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$11,738

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$5,480$12,014$15,012
2024$6,567$8,910$13,254
2023$6,517$8,992$12,626
2022$6,517$8,932$12,187
2021$6,183$8,821$11,800
2020$6,083$8,472$11,512
2019$5,783$8,302$11,293
2018$5,875$7,587$11,017
2017$5,875$7,305$10,708
2016$5,875$7,298$10,356
2015$3,750$6,818$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$143

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$150$143$1,152
2024$150$143$1,128
2023$150$143$1,156
2022$150$143$1,102
2021$150$143$1,125
2020$150$143$1,217
2019$150$200$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202560%40%34%
202460%39%34%
202355%38%34%
202255%39%33%
202155%39%33%
202053%37%32%
201953%32%31%
201843%31%30%
201743%30%30%
201643%31%29%
201543%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,083

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$1,500$3,083$7,073
2024$1,500$3,248$6,930
2023$1,500$3,263$6,469
2022$1,500$2,727$6,289
2021$1,500$2,513$6,055
2020$1,500$2,525$5,921
2019$1,500$2,420$5,795
2018$1,000$2,282$5,456
2017$1,000$2,182$5,319
2016$1,000$2,348$5,105
2015$1,000$2,247$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202588%85%81%
202485%86%85%
202385%86%85%
202285%85%85%
202185%86%85%
202085%86%85%
201985%84%85%
201895%80%85%
201795%83%85%
201695%81%85%
201595%86%85%
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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 Great Falls, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Great Falls, MT include Foothills Community Christian High School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Treasure State Academy.
How many private schools are located in Great Falls?
7 private schools are located in Great Falls.
How diverse are private schools in Great Falls?
Great Falls private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Great Falls go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Great Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Great Falls?
100% of private schools in Great Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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