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Whitefish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 192 students in Whitefish, MT, 9% of all K-12 students in Whitefish, MT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Whitefish, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Whitefish, MT (2026-27)

Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School
1301 E 7th St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
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Whitefish Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
(3)
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Whitefish, MT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
192
Students
$6,552
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Whitefish)
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
133 Schools
# Students
192 Students
12,707 Students
% Students of Color
4%
17%
0.46
0.56
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
4 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
130 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
68%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
57 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
1,171 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,552
$8,021
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$2,802
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Whitefish, MT?
2 private schools are located in Whitefish, MT.
What percentage of students in Whitefish go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Whitefish are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whitefish?
50% of private schools in Whitefish are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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