The average private elementary school tuition in Montana is $10,647 per year (2025-26).
The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Liberty Christian School, with a tuition of $1,400.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,400
$45,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $10,647
Montana Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost (2025-26)
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: #22.
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: #33.
Tuition: $3,300
Grades: K-8
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Rank: #44.
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: $3,600
Grades: PK-8
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
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.
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: #99.
Conrad Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: NS-8
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
Conrad, MT 59425
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: $6,286
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.
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: #2323.
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
Tuition: $9,250
Grades: K-6
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Tuition: $11,800
Grades: 1-12
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Tuition: $14,246
Grades: K-8
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
Tuition: $25,000
Grades: K-12
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tuition: $25,000
Grades: 8-12
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Tuition: $45,000
Grades: 8-12
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $45,000
Grades: PK-1
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private elementary schools tuition?
The Montana average private elementary schools tuition is $12,014 for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Montana?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Montana include Liberty Christian School, St. Jude Thaddeus School and Blodgett View Christian School.
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