Private Schools in Helena, Montana

St. Andrew School is a highly-regarded Catholic private school serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The school emphasizes classical education rooted in Catholic tradition while integrating modern STEM curriculum. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, and athletic facilities. The school maintains small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and has consistently high parent satisfaction ratings for its strong academic foundation and character development programs.

Located in Bozeman and serving families throughout the region including Helena, Petra Academy offers a comprehensive classical Christian education from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school features a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with emphasis on Great Books, Latin, logic, and rhetoric. Facilities include modern academic buildings, science laboratories, performing arts spaces, and athletic fields. The school is known for its strong academic outcomes, with graduates consistently attending top colleges and universities nationwide.

The Forest School offers a unique private education experience focused on outdoor and experiential learning for students in grades K-8. Located on the shores of Canyon Ferry Lake, the school utilizes its 27-acre campus as an outdoor classroom. The curriculum integrates traditional academics with environmental science, hands-on projects, and outdoor skills. The school emphasizes small class sizes, personalized learning, and developing students' connection to nature while maintaining strong academic standards in core subjects.