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Best Lake County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 393 students in Lake County, MT (there are , serving 4,423 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Lake County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Lake County (2026-27)

Map of 60281 Hillside Rd
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
Allison Rd.
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 360-2541
Map of Glacier View School
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
Mission Valley Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
(1)
Map of Mountain Heights Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Mennonite
407 Adam St Sw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5222
Map of Nkwusm Salish Language School
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Map of Two Eagle River School
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students
58020 US-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
(1)
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Lake County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Glacier Lake School
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Alternative School
62551 Wild Rose Ln
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-2345

Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
393 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$8,129
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
28 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
6%
# Asian Students
3 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
118 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
47%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
94 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
38%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lake County, MT?
6 private schools are located in Lake County, MT.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
67% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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