Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School

Pinehaven Christian Children's Ranch and School has been helping troubled and disadvantaged youth find answers for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Pinehaven is an 1,100 acre "kid and cattle" ranch located in Western Montana, about an hour's drive north of Missoula.
Our school has been in operation since 1984. We take kids from all over the United States and even from other countries.
Pinehaven is a residential, year-round program. Our structured and controlled environment allows us to help young people more effectively since they are not distracted and hindered by many of the things - whether actual, physical items or social situations and people - that contribute to their difficulties.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976

Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Pinehaven Christian Children's Ranch and School has been helping troubled and disadvantaged youth find answers for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Pinehaven is an 1,100 acre "kid and cattle" ranch located in Western Montana, about an hour's drive north of Missoula. Our school has been in operation since 1984. We take kids from all over the United States and even from other countries. Pinehaven is a residential, year-round program. Our structured and controlled environment allows us to help young people more effectively since they are not distracted and hindered by many of the things - whether actual, physical items or social situations and people - that contribute to their difficulties.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School often compared to?
Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School is often viewed alongside schools like Mission Valley Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School?
The application deadline for Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Montana is $10,647 for elementary schools and $12,105 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montana is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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