For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 294 students in Lake County, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private high schools in Lake County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private High Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glacier Lake School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
62551 Wild Rose Ln
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-2345
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-2345
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Overview
This County (Lake County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
294 Students
6,124 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
11%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
555 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$12,181
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,581
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
146 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
3%
# Asian Students
2 Students
113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
137 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
52 Students
3,983 Students
% White Students
35%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6 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
85 Students
1,598 Students
% of Others Students
58%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Lake County, MT?
2 private high schools are located in Lake County, MT.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
50% of private high schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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