The average private preschool tuition in Montana is $10,864 per year (2025).
The private preschool with the lowest tuition is St. Jude Thaddeus School, with a tuition of $3,000.
Tuition Cost Range: $3,000
$45,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $10,864
Montana Private Preschools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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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: #66.
Conrad Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: NS-8
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
Conrad, MT 59425
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Tuition: $5,760
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Tuition: $6,552
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #1313.
Tuition: $7,500
Grades: PK-12
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Rank: #1414.
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(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,704
Grades: PK-12
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Tuition: $8,000
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #1717.
Tuition: $8,970
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $25,000
Grades: PK-K
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $45,000
Grades: K
1301 E 7th St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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 preschools tuition?
The Montana average private preschools tuition is $11,975 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Montana?
The top ranked private preschools in Montana include St. Jude Thaddeus School, Trinity Lutheran Classical School and Holy Spirit Catholic School.
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