For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 1,288 students in Bozeman, MT (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,240 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Bozeman, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Bozeman, MT include Bozeman Field School, Cottonwood Day School, and Emerge Private School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
28% of private schools in Bozeman, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Bozeman Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Grades: 1-12
| n/a 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
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
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
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)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Mount Ellis Elementary![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Grades: PK-12
| 174 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
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Childrens Development Center Of Bozeman
Daycare / Preschool
804 S Willson Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-6051
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-6051
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Great Beginnings Montessori School![Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition]( "Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo - Language acquisition")
Montessori School
100 Springhill Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Grades: NS
| 34 students
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Middle Creek Montessori
Montessori School
1572 Cobb Hill Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-3817
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-3817
Grades: PK-5
| 123 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
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Valley of the Flowers School![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Bozeman, Montana Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
2015 Wheat Dr
Bozeman, MT 59719
(406) 587-2429
Bozeman, MT 59719
(406) 587-2429
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bozeman, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Bozeman, MT include Bozeman Field School, Cottonwood Day School, and Emerge Private School.
How many private schools are located in Bozeman?
18 private schools are located in Bozeman.
How diverse are private schools in Bozeman?
Bozeman private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Bozeman go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Bozeman are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bozeman?
28% of private schools in Bozeman are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Bozeman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bozeman include: Mount Ellis Academy vs. Petra Academy, Bozeman Field School vs. Heritage Christian School, Valley of the Flowers School vs. Bozeman Summit Schoool
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