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Helena Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 487 students in Helena, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
70% of private elementary schools in Helena, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 487
  • Average Tuition: $16,325
  • Average Class Size: 7 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Helena, MT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 487
  • Average Tuition: $16,325
  • Average Class Size: 7 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Helena, MT School Trends

Top Ranked Helena Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Intermountain
Intermountain
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
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Map of St. Andrew School
St. Andrew School
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
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Map of Capital View Christian School
Capital View Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
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Map of Christ's Church Academy
Christ's Church Academy
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Church of Christ
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
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Map of First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
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Map of Helena Christian Academy
Helena Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Christian
311 Power Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5210
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Map of Last Chance Academy
Last Chance Academy
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
Christian
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
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Map of Mountainside Montessori
Mountainside Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
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Map of Shodair Children's Hospital
Shodair Children's Hospital
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
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Helena, Montana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bloom Montessori School
Bloom Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Montessori School
1100 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 996-1211
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Map of Cornerstone
Cornerstone
Gr: K-8 | 118 students
Christian
Po Box 4848 118 Placer St
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 442-5210
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Helena, MT Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
+66.7% (+4 schools) 10-yr
487
Students
+64.5% (+191 students) 10-yr
$16,325
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
-30.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
+57.1% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Helena)
This State (MT)
# Schools
10 Schools
101 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearHelena, MT Total Schools
202510
202410
20239
20229
20219
20209
20197
20187
20177
20167
20156
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# Students
487 Students
10,742 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202549107199
20244994192
20234995193
202251104205
202151101201
20205188188
20195691193
20185690190
20175793199
20165996196
20154991183
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% Students of Color
11%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202511%15%33%
202411%16%32%
202310%16%32%
20227%20%32%
20217%20%31%
20207%20%31%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%30%
20175%19%31%
20165%18%31%
20157%19%31%
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0.41
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20250.410.530.64
20240.410.490.64
20230.330.510.63
20220.250.550.62
20210.250.540.62
20200.250.520.62
20190.260.520.61
20180.260.530.60
20170.210.520.59
20160.260.510.59
20150.330.510.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
17 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
7%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20254%8%1%
20244%7%1%
20233%7%1%
20222%12%1%
20212%13%1%
20202%12%1%
20191%12%1%
20181%12%1%
20172%11%1%
20161%10%1%
20152%12%1%
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# Asian Students
15 Students
162 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20253%1%5%
20243%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%1%5%
20211%1%5%
20201%1%5%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
231 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20233%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20232%1%8%
20221%1%7%
20211%1%8%
20201%1%8%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
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# White Students
382 Students
6,941 Students
% White Students
76%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202575%64%55%
202475%69%55%
202381%67%55%
202286%64%57%
202186%64%57%
202086%66%58%
201986%65%59%
201886%65%59%
201789%65%61%
201686%66%61%
201580%66%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 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
74 Students
2,604 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202515%24%22%
202415%19%22%
202310%21%22%
20227%20%22%
20217%19%20%
20207%18%19%
20199%19%20%
20189%19%20%
20178%21%19%
201612%21%18%
201516%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:111:1
201910:111:111:1
201810:111:111:1
201710:110:111:1
201610:111:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
45%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202525%44%54%
202425%44%54%
202325%45%53%
202225%45%53%
202125%42%53%
202025%43%53%
201925%46%52%
201825%39%52%
201725%46%51%
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Average Class Size
7 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202571416
202471415
202371415
202271415
202171315
202071315
201971315
201871315
201771215
201691215
2015101215
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,325
$10,704
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202510%39%34%
202410%37%33%
202310%36%33%
202210%40%32%
202110%40%32%
202010%39%31%
201910%32%30%
201810%31%29%
201710%28%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,113

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025$500$3,113$6,227
2024$500$3,350$6,113
2022$500$2,570$5,514
2021$500$2,270$5,269
2020$500$2,309$5,141
2019$500$2,140$5,007
2017$500$2,020$4,582
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearHelena, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202560%89%81%
202460%86%85%
202360%85%85%
202260%86%85%
202160%87%86%
202060%87%86%
201960%85%85%
201760%86%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Helena, MT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Helena, MT include St. Andrew School and Intermountain.
How many private elementary schools are located in Helena?
10 private elementary schools are located in Helena.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Helena?
Helena private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Helena?
70% of private elementary schools in Helena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Helena are often viewed compared to one another?

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