Mount Ellis Elementary is a Pre-K through 8th grade accredited christian elementary school.
Our Mission is to lead childern to... A love of learning, An active lifestyle, A heart of compassion and service, and an eternal friendship with Jesus..
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Ellis Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Modest clean clothes with appropriate messaging.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Pricing is different for part-time students, and the Pre-K Program.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChoirViolin Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski PE
School Notes
- School Motto: Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, For the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Mount Ellis Elementary offer?
Mount Ellis Elementary offers 4 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Snowboarding and Volleyball.
What is Mount Ellis Elementary's ranking?
Mount Ellis Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mount Ellis Elementary?
The application deadline for Mount Ellis Elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mount Ellis Elementary is Mount Ellis Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley of the Flowers School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sourdough Montessori (3.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Ellis Academy ![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
3.8 miles
Gr: NS | 34 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
4.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
4.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Ellis Academy ![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
4.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
4.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
5.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
3.8 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Lamotte School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hawthorne School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6700
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Longfellow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Morning Star School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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