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Kalispell Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,150 students in Kalispell, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
60% of private preschools in Kalispell, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kalispell Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Kid Kare
Kid Kare
Gr: PK-K | 236 students
Daycare / Preschool
75 Claremont St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-9539
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Map of St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
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Stillwater Christian School Photo
Stillwater Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
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Map of Woodland Montessori School
Woodland Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
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Kalispell, MT Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,150
Students
$6,644
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kalispell)
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
62 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
8,782 Students
% Students of Color
26%
15%
0.49
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
13 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
4%
# Asian Students
23 Students
118 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
131 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
25 Students
89 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
756 Students
4,733 Students
% White Students
66%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
320 Students
3,290 Students
% of Others Students
28%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
142 Teachers
756 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
41%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,644
$6,873
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$1,955
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Kalispell, MT?
The top ranked private preschools in Kalispell, MT include Kid Kare, Trinity Lutheran School, and Stillwater Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Kalispell?
5 private preschools are located in Kalispell.
How diverse are private preschools in Kalispell?
Kalispell private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kalispell?
60% of private preschools in Kalispell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Kalispell are often viewed compared to one another?

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