For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 584 students in Montana.
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana include Emerge 草榴社区 School and Treasure State Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Montana Alternative 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerge 草榴社区 School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Treasure State Academy ![Treasure State Academy Photo]( "Treasure State Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Gr: 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
Gr: 4-8 | 18 students
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
31733 S Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5400
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana?
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Montana include Emerge 草榴社区 School and Treasure State Academy.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Montana?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Montana?
Montana alternative private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Montana?
33% of alternative private elementary schools in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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