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Lake County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 393 students in Lake County, MT (there are 20 public schools, serving 4,423 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Lake County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lake County (2026-27)

Map of 60281 Hillside Rd
60281 Hillside Rd
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
Allison Rd.
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 360-2541
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Map of Glacier View School
Glacier View School
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
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Mission Valley Christian Academy Photo
Mission Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
(1)
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Map of Mountain Heights Christian School
Mountain Heights Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Mennonite
407 Adam St Sw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
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Map of Nkwusm Salish Language School
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
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Map of Two Eagle River School
Two Eagle River School
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students
58020 US-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
(1)
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Glacier Lake School
Glacier Lake School
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Alternative School
62551 Wild Rose Ln
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-2345
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Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
393 Students
12,707 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
1,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$8,021
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,802
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
28 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
6%
# Asian Students
3 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
118 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
47%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
94 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
38%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lake County, MT?
6 private schools are located in Lake County, MT.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
67% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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