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Great Falls Private Elementary Schools

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 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Great Falls, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

5
Private Schools
732
Students
$4,588
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Great Falls)
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
101 Schools
# Students
732 Students
10,734 Students
% Students of Color
6%
16%
0.45
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
7%
# Asian Students
5 Students
162 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
231 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
514 Students
6,941 Students
% White Students
70%
64%
# 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
2,596 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
911 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
45%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,588
$7,315
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,732
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
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 Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, Holy Spirit 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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