For the 2025 school year, there are 14 alternative private schools serving 763 students in Montana.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Montana include Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Montana Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Grades: 1-12
| 195 students
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Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
950 Stoneridge Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 577-2407
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
20 Bear Foot Ln
Heron, MT 59844
(406) 847-5850
Heron, MT 59844
(406) 847-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
First Lutheran Classical School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Grades: PK-9
| 42 students
Montana Academy
Alternative School
9705 Lost Prairie Rd
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2339
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2339
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Grades: 5-12
| 51 students
Peak Potential
Alternative School
201 S Willson Ste A
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-2737
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-2737
Grades: 4-8
| 18 students
Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch And School
Alternative School (Christian)
410 St Marys Dr
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-4545
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-4545
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Summit Preparatory School
Alternative School
1605 Danielson Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Grades: K-8
| 124 students
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Grades: 8-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Montana?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Montana include Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in Montana?
14 alternative private schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Montana?
Montana alternative private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 18%.
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