Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown

Best Montana Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 543 students in Montana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Montana.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Montana include Missoula International School, Kid Kare, and Bozeman Field School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
20% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Montana (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bozeman Field School
Bozeman Field School Photo
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kid Kare
Daycare / Preschool
75 Claremont St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-9539
Gr: PK-K | 236 students
Missoula International School
Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
De La Salle Blackfeet School
(Catholic)
104 1st St Nw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5290
Gr: 4-8 | 71 students Sports: 5
Montana Academy
Alternative School
9705 Lost Prairie Rd
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2339
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 12 students

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