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Great Falls Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 732 students in Great Falls, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private elementary schools in Great Falls, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Great Falls Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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, MT Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
732
Students
+9.6% (+64 students) 10-yr
$4,588
Avg. Tuition
+52.9% (+$1,588) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
+11.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Great Falls)
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
101 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGreat Falls, MT Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
732 Students
10,742 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025146107199
202414794192
202314995193
2022151104205
2021145101201
202013488188
201912991193
201813190190
201711693199
201611696196
201513491183
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% Students of Color
6%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20256%15%33%
20246%16%32%
20234%16%32%
20225%20%32%
20215%20%31%
20205%20%31%
20199%20%31%
20189%19%30%
201711%19%31%
201611%18%31%
20159%19%31%
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0.45
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20250.450.530.64
20240.450.490.64
20230.480.510.63
20220.480.550.62
20210.460.540.62
20200.410.520.62
20190.430.520.61
20180.440.530.60
20170.460.520.59
20160.460.510.59
20150.450.510.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
7%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%8%1%
20241%7%1%
20231%7%1%
20221%12%1%
20211%13%1%
20202%12%1%
20192%12%1%
20182%12%1%
20173%11%1%
20163%10%1%
20153%12%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
162 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%1%5%
20241%2%5%
20221%1%5%
20211%1%5%
20201%1%5%
20192%1%4%
20182%1%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
231 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%1%8%
20241%1%8%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%8%
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# White Students
514 Students
6,941 Students
% White Students
70%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202570%64%55%
202470%69%55%
202364%67%55%
202265%64%57%
202168%64%57%
202073%66%58%
201973%65%59%
201872%65%59%
201770%65%61%
201670%66%61%
201571%66%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
16 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
187 Students
2,604 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202524%24%22%
202425%19%22%
202334%21%22%
202232%20%22%
202129%19%20%
202023%18%19%
201921%19%20%
201822%19%20%
201721%21%19%
201621%21%18%
201521%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202013:111:111:1
201912:111:111:1
201812:111:111:1
201712:110:111:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
45%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202553%44%54%
202453%44%54%
202353%45%53%
202253%45%53%
202130%42%53%
202030%43%53%
201930%46%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025101416
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
202181315
202081315
201981315
201891315
201791215
201691215
201591215
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,588
$10,704

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$4,588$10,647$14,043
2024$5,325$8,123$12,357
2023$5,250$8,204$11,693
2022$5,250$8,192$11,199
2021$4,750$8,050$10,824
2020$4,750$7,623$10,496
2019$4,300$7,334$10,300
2018$3,000$7,238$10,056
2017$3,000$6,976$9,712
2016$3,000$6,940$9,307
2015$3,000$6,718$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202540%39%34%
202440%37%33%
202340%36%33%
202240%40%32%
202140%40%32%
202040%39%31%
201940%32%30%
201820%31%29%
201720%28%29%
201620%30%28%
201520%27%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,113

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$2,000$3,113$6,227
2024$2,000$3,350$6,113
2022$2,000$2,570$5,514
2021$2,000$2,270$5,269
2020$2,000$2,309$5,141
2019$2,000$2,140$5,007
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearGreat Falls, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202585%89%81%
202474%86%85%
202374%85%85%
202274%86%85%
202174%87%86%
202074%87%86%
201974%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Great Falls, MT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Great Falls, MT include Treasure State Academy, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Great Falls?
5 private elementary schools are located in Great Falls.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Great Falls?
Great Falls private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Great Falls?
100% of private elementary schools in Great Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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