The average private school in Montana was founded around 1974 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in Montana is Blodgett View Christian School, founded in 1902.
Year Founded Range: 1902
2009
Avg. Year Founded: 1969
Oldest Private Schools in Montana (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: K-8
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: 9-12
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mount Ellis Elementary![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-8
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Rank: #44.
Manhattan Christian School![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-12
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 4-8
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Rank: #66.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Rank: #77.
St. Jude Thaddeus School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Rank: #88.
Valley Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: 1-7
1275 Helena Flats Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-0830
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-0830
Rank: #99.
Billings Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: 9-12
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 245-6651
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 245-6651
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-8
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Rank: #1111.
Treasure State Academy![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Rank: #1212.
Valley of the Flowers School![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-5
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Rank: #1313.
Conrad Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-8
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
Conrad, MT 59425
Rank: #1414.
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
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 1-8
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-5
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Stillwater Christian School![Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building]( "Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-12
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Clark Fork School![Clark Fork School Photo]( "Clark Fork School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-K
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-12
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Rank: #2222.
Great Beginnings Montessori School![Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition]( "Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-K
100 Springhill Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Rank: #2323.
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
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: 6-8
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1993
Grades: PK-12
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-8
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Petra Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-12
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Foothills Community Christian High School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Kootenai Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
Rank: #2929.
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-5
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: 8-12
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Rank: #3131.
Great Falls Central Catholic High School![Great Falls Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Great Falls Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 2000
Grades: 9-12
2800 18th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
Rank: #3232.
Missoula Community School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 2001
Grades: NS-PK
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Rank: #3333.
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-8
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Capital View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 2009
Grades: K-8
3108 McHugh lane
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 465-6451
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 2009
Grades: PK-1
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average private schools founding year?
The Montana average private schools founding year is 1974 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Montana?
The top ranked private schools in Montana include Blodgett View Christian School, Mount Ellis Academy and Mount Ellis Elementary.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Montana?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Montana is Mount Ellis Academy, with a year of 1902. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Blodgett View Christian School, with a year of 1902.
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