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Best Lake County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 183 students in Lake County, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Montana private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private preschools in Lake County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools in Lake County (2026-27)

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 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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Lake County Private Preschools (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
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearLake County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
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# Students
183 Students
8,790 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202592144191
202492121187
202337127185
202239132188
202139126184
202039117179
201927122182
201827123181
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% Average Students of Color
30%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202530%15%32%
202430%16%32%
202381%16%32%
2022100%21%31%
2021100%21%32%
2020100%22%31%
2019100%18%31%
2018100%17%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20259:112:112:1
20249:111:112:1
20237:111:112:1
20227:112:112:1
20217:111:112:1
20207:111:112:1
20195:112:112:1
20185:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
2025121516
2024121516
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$10,403

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
2025$5,760$10,930$12,988
2024$5,760$7,105$10,159
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Average % on Financial Aid
68%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202568%32%31%
202468%28%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,441

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$2,441$4,864
2024$2,500$2,556$4,788
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202590%84%83%
202490%87%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20250.650.570.65
20240.650.550.65
20230.610.550.65
20220.300.600.64
20210.300.600.64
20200.300.600.64
20190.450.580.64
20180.450.580.64
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# American Indian Students
27 Students
351 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
4%
# Asian Students
3 Students
118 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20252%1%4%
20242%1%5%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
131 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20251%1%8%
20241%2%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
89 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20252%1%6%
20242%1%6%
20233%1%6%
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# White Students
57 Students
4,733 Students
% White Students
31%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202531%54%48%
202431%58%48%
202314%58%48%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15 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
90 Students
3,298 Students
% of Others Students
49%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLake County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202548%38%34%
202448%33%33%
202329%34%33%
202218%33%31%
202118%34%31%
202018%32%31%
201933%32%30%
201833%31%30%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Lake County, MT?
2 private preschools are located in Lake County, MT.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
50% of private preschools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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