For the 2025 school year, there are 10 alternative private high schools serving 553 students in Montana.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Montana include Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
Top Ranked Montana Alternative Private High 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
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
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
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
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 high schools in Montana?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Montana include Emerge Private School and Treasure State Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Montana?
10 alternative private high schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Montana?
Montana alternative private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 11%.
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