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Montana Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 69 students in Montana.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana is Mount Ellis Academy.
Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 133 private schools in Montana and under 1% of its 12,707 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana (2026-27)

Mount Ellis Academy Photo
Mount Ellis Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
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Map of Trout Creek Adventist School
Trout Creek Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3020 Mt Hwy 200
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-6700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana is Mount Ellis Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Montana?
2 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Montana.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Montana?
100% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
69
Students
$10,137
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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