For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,362 students in Flathead County, MT.
The top ranked private preschools in Flathead County, MT include Stillwater Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Matthew's School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Montana private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
57% of private preschools in Flathead County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Flathead County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Matthew's School
(Catholic)
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Stillwater Christian School![Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building Stillwater Christian School Photo - SCS Campus - High School and Middle School Building]()

(Christian)
255 FFA Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 5th Avenue WN
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-6716
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
820 Ashar Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-5875
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Flathead County, MT?
The top ranked private preschools in Flathead County, MT include Stillwater Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Matthew's School.
How many private preschools are located in Flathead County?
7 private preschools are located in Flathead County.
How diverse are private preschools in Flathead County?
Flathead County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Flathead County?
57% of private preschools in Flathead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Flathead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Flathead County include: Whitefish Christian Academy vs. Stillwater Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School vs. Stillwater Christian School, St. Matthew's School vs. Stillwater Christian School
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