Best Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 216 students in Lincoln County, MT (there are 14 public schools, serving 2,455 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 97%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
60% of private schools in Lincoln County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

Chrysalis School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-girls | Special Education School
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
(1)
Map of Kootenai Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Map of Libby Adventist Christian School
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
206 Airfield Rd
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8613
Map of Mountain View School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
7105 W Kootenai Rd
Rexford, MT 59930
(406) 291-8736
Map of Turning Winds Academic Institute
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
(4)

Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
216 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,000
$11,738
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
40%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
198 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 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
16 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
7%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lincoln County, MT?
5 private schools are located in Lincoln County, MT.
How diverse are private schools in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
60% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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