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Best Great Falls ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 821 students in Great Falls, MT (there are , serving 9,885 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Great Falls, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Great Falls, MT include Treasure State Academy, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Great Falls, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Great Falls ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Tuition listed
Treasure State Academy
Treasure State Academy Photo
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
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
Five Falls Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2930 Flood Rd
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 452-6883
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Tuition listed
2800 18th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wee Disciples Lutheran School And Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1226 1st Ave N
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 771-7882
Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Overview

This Town (Great Falls)
This State (MT)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
821 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
46%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$11,738
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$143
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%
# Asian Students
16 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
619 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
202 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Great Falls, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in Great Falls, MT include Treasure State Academy, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Foothills Community Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Great Falls?
7 private schools are located in Great Falls.
How diverse are private schools in Great Falls?
Great Falls private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Great Falls go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Great Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Great Falls?
100% of private schools in Great Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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