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Best Park County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 179 students in Park County, MT (there are 15 public schools, serving 1,713 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Park County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Park County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
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Map of Montessori Island School
Montessori Island School
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
160 Miller Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
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Park County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Summit Academy
Summit Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Christian
No. 1 West End Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 823-9155
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Map of The Thomas More Schools
The Thomas More Schools
Gr: NS-10 | 20 students
Christian
30 Sirius Dr
Emigrant, MT 59027
(406) 333-4554
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Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPark County Total Schools
20252
20243
20232
20222
20214
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
179 Students
12,715 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20259097179
20246487172
20238088174
20227997185
20215193180
20205184171
20195185175
20185184172
20176388180
20166390178
20156385167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20256%17%34%
20246%18%34%
202120%22%32%
202020%22%32%
201920%20%31%
201820%19%31%
20178%18%32%
20168%18%32%
20158%19%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202216:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,750
$11,738

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20250.530.560.65
20240.530.530.65
20230.500.560.65
20220.480.570.64
20210.510.570.64
20200.510.570.64
20190.370.560.63
20180.370.560.63
20170.470.540.61
20160.470.530.61
20150.470.530.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
750 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
6%
# Asian Students
2 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20175%2%8%
20165%2%8%
20155%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
85 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
47%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202547%60%52%
202450%64%52%
202348%61%52%
202240%59%54%
202147%60%54%
202047%61%54%
201922%61%56%
201822%62%56%
201767%63%58%
201667%64%58%
201567%64%58%
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# 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
89 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
50%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPark County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202550%29%26%
202447%25%26%
202352%27%25%
202260%26%25%
202152%25%25%
202052%23%24%
201977%25%24%
201877%24%23%
201728%23%22%
201628%22%22%
201528%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Park County, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Park County, MT is St. Marys Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Park County?
2 private schools are located in Park County.
What percentage of students in Park County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Park County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Park County?
50% of private schools in Park County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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