For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,087 students in Gallatin County, MT.
The top ranked private high schools in Gallatin County, MT include Mount Ellis Academy, Bozeman Field School, and Cottonwood Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Top Ranked Gallatin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Manhattan Christian School![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Ellis Academy![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 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
Gallatin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Development Center Of Bozeman (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
804 S Willson Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-6051
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-6051
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Greenwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
2015 Wheat Dr
Bozeman, MT 59719
(406) 587-2429
Bozeman, MT 59719
(406) 587-2429
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Gallatin County, MT?
The top ranked private high schools in Gallatin County, MT include Mount Ellis Academy, Bozeman Field School, and Cottonwood Day School.
How many private high schools are located in Gallatin County?
7 private high schools are located in Gallatin County.
How diverse are private high schools in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County private high schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Gallatin County?
Which private high schools in Gallatin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Gallatin County include: Mount Ellis Academy vs. Petra Academy, Bozeman Field School vs. Heritage Christian School, Manhattan Christian School vs. Heritage Christian School
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