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Trinity Lutheran School Top 11 · Oldest Founding Date (MT)

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Montana

The average private preschool in Montana was founded around 1974 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Montana is St. Charles Mission School, founded in 1887.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MT Schools Ranked: 39
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1887–1981
  • MT School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # MT Schools Ranked: 39
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1887–1981
  • MT School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Montana (year founded range: 1887–1981, avg 1974)
Year Founded Range: 1887 2007 Avg. Year Founded: 1970

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Montana (2026-27)

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Map of St. Charles Mission School
#1St. Charles Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
1887year founded
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Mount Ellis Elementary Photo
#2Mount 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
#3Manhattan 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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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
#4Trinity 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
#5St. 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
#6St. 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
#7St. 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 Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
#8Our 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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Billings Catholic Schools Photo
#9Billings 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School
#10Holy 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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Treasure State Academy Photo
#11Treasure 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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Map of Conrad Christian School
#12Conrad Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Christian
1079 Conrad Dupuyer Rd
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 213-8184
1976year founded
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Map of Woodland Montessori School
#13Woodland Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Montessori School
5 Parkhill Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-3824
1977year founded
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Map of First Lutheran School
#14(°Õ14–T16)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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Map of Log Cabin School
#14(°Õ14–T16)Log Cabin School
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Rehberg Ln
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1704
1979year founded
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Valley Christian School Photo
#14(°Õ14–T16)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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Map of Learning Circle Montessori School
#17(°Õ17–T19)Learning Circle Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
(1)
1980year founded
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Stillwater Christian School Photo
#17(°Õ17–T19)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
#17(°Õ17–T19)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
#20Billings 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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Clark Fork School Photo
#21(°Õ21–T22)Clark Fork School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
1982year founded
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Map of Heritage Christian School
#21(°Õ21–T22)Heritage 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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Great Beginnings Montessori School Photo
#23Great Beginnings Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
100 Springhill Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0132
1986year founded
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Mission Valley Christian Academy Photo
#24Mission 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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Missoula International School Photo
#25(°Õ25–T26)Missoula 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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Map of Petra Academy
#25(°Õ25–T26)Petra Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Sports: 4
Christian
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
1995year founded
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Map of Foothills Community Christian High School
#27(°Õ27–T28)Foothills Community Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
2210 5th Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-5276
1996year founded
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Map of Kootenai Valley Christian School
#27(°Õ27–T28)Kootenai Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
1024 Montana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2303
1996year founded
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Map of Bozeman Summit Schoool
#29(°Õ29–T30)Bozeman Summit Schoool
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
1997year founded
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Map of Sourdough Montessori
#29(°Õ29–T30)Sourdough Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
1997year founded
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Missoula Community School Photo
#31Missoula Community School
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
2001year founded
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Map of Storybook Hollow Montessori
#32Storybook Hollow Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3828 Katy Ln
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
2002year founded
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Map of Montessori Island School
#33Montessori Island School
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
160 Miller Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
2003year founded
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Map of Grace Montessori Academy
#34(°Õ34–T35)Grace Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
2007year founded
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Map of Mt. Olive Lutheran School
#34(°Õ34–T35)Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
2007year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average private preschools founding year?
The Montana average private preschools founding year is 1974 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Montana?
The top ranked private preschools in Montana include St. Charles Mission School, Mount Ellis Elementary and Manhattan Christian School.

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