Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori Island School
About the School
- Our philosophy is founded on traditional montessori guiding principles.
- It is designed and operated using those principles, as well as authentic montessori methodology and educational materials.
- Our mission is to cultivate the natural desire to learn and to foster a lifelong love of learning in every child.
- And our vision is to plant the seeds of exploration and discovery that will enable children to understand the world and find their place in it.
- Our teachers are accredited through MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education), the premier, international standard-setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Island School often compared to?
Montessori Island School is often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman Summit Schoool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Island School?
The application deadline for Montessori Island School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Island School vs. Bozeman Summit Schoool
The nearest high school to Montessori Island School is Mount Ellis Academy (18.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Marys Catholic School (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: NS | 34 students
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Christian
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 18 students
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: NS | 34 students
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Sleeping Giant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
East Side School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
3.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pine Creek 6-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
7.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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