For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 627 students in Montana.
The top-ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana include Foothills Community Christian High School, Missoula International School, and Headwaters Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
25% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Montana Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foothills Community Christian High School
(Christian)
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Headwaters Academy![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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]( "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
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
Valley of the Flowers School![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana?
The top-ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana include Foothills Community Christian High School, Missoula International School, and Headwaters Academy.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Montana?
8 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Montana.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana?
Montana private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Montana?
25% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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