Chrysalis School Photo - Chrysalis School is located on 67 acres in scenic Montana. Our easy access to nature allows us to have spur-of-the-moment field trips for science or provide each student with that connection with nature as she reads Walden.

Best Lincoln County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 216 students in Lincoln County, MT.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
60% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Elementary Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chrysalis School
Chrysalis School Photo - Chrysalis School is located on 67 acres in scenic Montana. Our easy access to nature allows us to have spur-of-the-moment field trips for science or provide each student with that connection with nature as she reads Walden.
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Kootenai Valley Christian School
(Christian)
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Libby Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
206 Airfield Rd
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8613
Gr: 3-8 | 5 students
Mountain View School
(Amish)
7105 W Kootenai Rd
Rexford, MT 59930
(406) 291-8736
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Turning Winds Academic Institute
Alternative School
(4)
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Lincoln County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
216 Students
10,765 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
44%
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
$10,647
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
7%
# Asian Students
1 Student
162 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
231 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
198 Students
6,941 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 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
2,627 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County, MT?
5 private elementary schools are located in Lincoln County, MT.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
60% of private elementary schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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