For the 2026 school year, there are 23 nonsectarian private preschools in Montana. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Montana.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Montana include Missoula International School, Kid Kare, and Clark Fork School.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Preschools in Montana (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark Fork School ![Clark Fork School Photo]( "Clark Fork School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kid Kare
Daycare / Preschool
75 Claremont St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-9539
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-9539
Gr: PK-K | 236 students
Missoula International School ![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]( "Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown")
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Sky Discovery School
Montessori School
175 Aspen Leaf Dr
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 580-9982
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 580-9982
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Billings Montessori School
Montessori School
2316 Rehberg Lane
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1112
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1112
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Bozeman Summit Schoool
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
1301 E 7th St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 863-4685
Gr: K | 48 students Tuition listed
Garden City Montessori
Montessori School
3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Gr: PK-3 | 42 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
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1660 Amsterdam Rd.
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-8876
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-8876
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Log Cabin School
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Rehberg Ln
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1704
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1704
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Tuition listed
Middle Creek Montessori
Montessori School
1572 Cobb Hill Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-3817
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-3817
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Missoula Community School ![Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!]( "Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
Montessori Island School
Montessori School
160 Miller Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Sunrise Montessori School
Montessori School
805 Alderson Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1122
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1122
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
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