Chrysalis School's mission is to provide the best quality therapeutic services, education, and experiential opportunities to adolescents and their families in the context of a warm and nurturing residential boarding school environment while maintaining a commitment to integrity in all that we do.
Chrysalis is accredited by the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA) and provisionally licensed and registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry as a Private Alternative Adolescent Residential Program.
Chrysalis enables students to develop healthy coping, living, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chrysalis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
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Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service Projects, International Travel, Poetry Out Loud, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Art Club, Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing, Backpacking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Hiking, Horsemanship, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding
Community Service Projects, International Travel, Poetry Out Loud, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Art Club, Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing, Backpacking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Hiking, Horsemanship, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding
School Notes
- We offer a warm and supportive environment that fosters individualism, self-confidence and a sense of belonging. Our beautiful campus is located in northwest Montana, just five miles from the British Columbia border. We`ve chosen to make our home here because of the beautiful and remote setting which shows our students the benefits of unplugging from the stressors of an urban environment. The tranquility of living on a lake in the midst of the Rockies can be a peaceful reminder to students that there is more to life than smartphones! Chrysalis is home to adolescent girls ages 13 to 18 whose typical length of stay is 18 months, but this can be individualized for each resident`s needs. Students live family style in one of three homes, where they are encouraged to build on personal strengths while they examine and challenge old patterns that have prevented growth.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Chrysalis School offer?
Chrysalis School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Chrysalis School?
The application deadline for Chrysalis School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/20/2022
Chrysalis is more than a school to us, it`s an extended family that has created a place to build a stronger foundation for our own family. The ingredients for our positive growth have been striving to understand one another, reflective listening, being willing to be vulnerable, doing hard work, and loving and accepting one another just as we are in the moment. Chrysalis staff have guided and embraced us in our struggles, our sadness, and joys, developing relationships between our daughter and family we could only imagine when our Montana journey began.
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