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Chrysalis School Top 8 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 141 students in Montana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Montana.
The top ranked private school belonging to National Independent Private School Association in Montana is Mount Ellis Elementary.
25% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

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

Mount Ellis Elementary Photo
Mount Ellis Elementary
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
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Chrysalis School Photo
Chrysalis School
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
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Map of Montana Academy
Montana Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
9705 Lost Prairie Rd
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2339
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Map of White Clay Immersion School
White Clay Immersion School
Gr: 4-6 | 12 students
269 Blackfeet Ave Agency
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2607
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Montana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Montana is Mount Ellis Elementary.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Montana?
4 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Montana.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Montana?
25% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
4
Private Schools
141
Students
$45,000
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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