The average private school tuition in Montana is $11,975 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $10,600 per year and the private high school average is $12,105 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Liberty Christian School, with a tuition of $1,400.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,400
$18,870
Avg. Tuition Cost: $8,028
Montana Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $1,400
Grades: 1-12
502 S Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-3706
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-3706
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
St. Jude Thaddeus School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: PK-8
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Trinity Lutheran Classical School![Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo - Trinity Lutheran Classical School]( "Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo - Trinity Lutheran Classical School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: PK-8
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $3,300
Grades: K-8
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-8
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-8
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Rank: #77.
Treasure State Academy![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
Tuition: $4,250
Grades: PK-12
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Rank: #88.
Conrad Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: NS-8
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
Conrad, MT 59425
Rank: #99.
Hamilton Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: K-12
601 W Main St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
Rank: #1010.
St. Marys Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $5,750
Grades: PK-8
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Rank: #1111.
Tuition: $5,760
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #1212.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $5,987
Grades: PK-8
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Foothills Community Christian High School
(Christian)
Tuition: $6,500
Grades: PK-12
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $6,500
Grades: PK-8
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $6,552
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $7,500
Grades: PK-12
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Rank: #1717.
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,650
Grades: K-12
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Rank: #1818.
Billings Catholic Schools![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,704
Grades: PK-12
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Rank: #1919.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,920
Grades: PK-8
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $8,000
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #2121.
Tuition: $8,970
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #2222.
Great Falls Central Catholic High School![Great Falls Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Great Falls Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $9,050
Grades: 9-12
2800 18th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
Rank: #2323.
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
Tuition: $9,135
Grades: PK-5
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Rank: #2424.
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
Tuition: $9,250
Grades: K-5
950 Stoneridge Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 577-2407
Rank: #2525.
Tuition: $9,900
Grades: 9-12
1905 W. Sussex Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Rank: #2626.
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)
Tuition: $10,137
Grades: 9-12
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Rank: #2727.
Kalispell Montessori Center![Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7]( "Kalispell Montessori Center Photo - Kalispell Montessori Elementary, Grades 1-7")
Montessori School
Tuition: $10,922
Grades: 1-8
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Rank: #2828.
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $11,510
Grades: K-8
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Rank: #2929.
Tuition: $11,800
Grades: 1-12
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Rank: #3030.
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
Tuition: $12,000
Grades: PK-8
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Rank: #3131.
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
Tuition: $12,200
Grades: 6-8
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Rank: #3232.
Petra Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $12,500
Grades: PK-12
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Rank: #3333.
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $12,600
Grades: NS
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Rank: #3434.
Tuition: $14,246
Grades: K-8
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Rank: #3535.
Tuition: $18,870
Grades: 9-12
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private schools tuition?
The Montana average private schools tuition is $11,975 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Montana?
The top ranked private schools in Montana include Liberty Christian School, St. Jude Thaddeus School and Trinity Lutheran Classical School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Montana?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Montana is Liberty Christian School, with a tuition of $1400. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Liberty Christian School, with a tuition of $1400.
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