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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Montana

The average private elementary school in Montana was founded around 1968 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Montana is St. Charles Mission School and Pretty Eagle Catholic School, each founded in 1887.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MT Schools Ranked: 51
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1887–1973
  • MT School Avg.: 1969
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MT Schools Ranked: 51
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1887–1973
  • MT School Avg.: 1969
  • National School Avg.: 1967
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Year Founded Range: 1887 1995 Avg. Year Founded: 1954

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Montana (2026-27)

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Map of Pretty Eagle Catholic School
#1(°Õ1–T2)Pretty Eagle Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Catholic
212 Mission Loop
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
1887year founded
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Map of St. Charles Mission School
#1(°Õ1–T2)St. Charles Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
1887year founded
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Blodgett View Christian School Photo
#3(°Õ3–T4)Blodgett View Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 West Bridge Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-0575
(2)
1902year founded
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Mount Ellis Elementary Photo
#3(°Õ3–T4)Mount Ellis Elementary
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
1902year founded
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Manhattan Christian School Photo
#5Manhattan Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
1907year founded
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Map of Intermountain
#6Intermountain
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
1909year founded
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
#7Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
1911year founded
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Map of St. Marys Catholic School
#8St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
1914year founded
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Map of St. Jude Thaddeus School
#9St. Jude Thaddeus School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
1915year founded
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Map of St. Matthew's School
#10St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
1917year founded
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Map of Valley Adventist Christian School
#11Valley Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1275 Helena Flats Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-0830
1929year founded
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
#12Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Catholic
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
1946year founded
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Map of St. Francis Catholic School
#13St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
1947year founded
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Billings Catholic Schools Photo
#14Billings Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
1948year founded
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Map of Trailhead Christian School
#15Trailhead Christian School
Gr: 1-3 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3204 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
1957year founded
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Map of Hamilton Christian Academy
#16Hamilton Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Assembly of God
601 W Main St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-4534
1963year founded
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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
#17Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
1966year founded
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Sussex School Photo
#18Sussex School
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
(1)
1971year founded
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Map of Glacier View School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Glacier View School
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
36332 Mud Creek Ln
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-5142
1973year founded
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Treasure State Academy Photo
#19(°Õ19–T20)Treasure State Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School (Baptist)
100 46th Street N
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-5133
1973year founded
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Valley of the Flowers School Photo
#21Valley of the Flowers School
Gr: K-5 | 18 students
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
1974year founded
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Map of Conrad Christian School
#22Conrad Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Christian
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 213-8184
1976year founded
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Kalispell Montessori Center Photo
#23Kalispell Montessori Center
Gr: 1-8 | 78 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
349 Willow Glen Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3826
1978year founded
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Map of First Lutheran School
#24(°Õ24–T25)First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
1979year founded
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Valley Christian School Photo
#24(°Õ24–T25)Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
(2)
1979year founded
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Stillwater Christian School Photo
#26(°Õ26–T27)Stillwater Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
1980year founded
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Whitefish Christian Academy Photo
#26(°Õ26–T27)Whitefish Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
(3)
1980year founded
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Billings Christian School Photo
#28Billings Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
(1)
1981year founded
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Map of Heritage Christian School
#29Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
(2)
1982year founded
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Map of Cutswood School
#30Cutswood School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
308 Popimi Street
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3518
1987year founded
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Headwaters Academy Photo
#31Headwaters Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
1990year founded
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Mission Valley Christian Academy Photo
#32(°Õ32–T34)Mission Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-0706
(1)
1993year founded
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Map of New Day
#32(°Õ32–T34)New Day
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
1993year founded
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Map of White Clay Immersion School
#32(°Õ32–T34)White Clay Immersion School
Gr: 4-6 | 12 students
269 Blackfeet Ave Agency
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2607
1993year founded
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Missoula International School Photo
#35Missoula International School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
1995year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average private elementary schools founding year?
The Montana average private elementary schools founding year is 1968 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Montana?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Montana include Pretty Eagle Catholic School, St. Charles Mission School and Blodgett View Christian School.

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