Private Schools in Plains, Montana

Thompson Falls Christian School serves students from Plains and surrounding Sanders County communities with a comprehensive Christian education program. The school offers small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, providing personalized attention and strong academic foundations. Their curriculum includes advanced placement opportunities, comprehensive STEM education, competitive athletics programs, and robust fine arts offerings. The school maintains high academic standards with graduates consistently accepted into competitive colleges and universities. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, computer technology centers, and athletic facilities serving both elementary and secondary students.

Loyola Sacred Heart High School is a highly-regarded Catholic college preparatory school that serves students from Plains and throughout western Montana. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum with 15 Advanced Placement courses, comprehensive college counseling, and a 100% college acceptance rate. Students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty with advanced degrees, and state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, performing arts center, and athletic complex. The school emphasizes character development through service learning and spiritual formation while maintaining competitive athletic programs and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Transportation options are available for students from surrounding communities.

Missoula International School is the only International Baccalaureate World School in Montana, serving students from Plains and the broader western Montana region. The school offers a globally-focused education with language immersion programs in Spanish and Chinese, beginning in preschool and continuing through 8th grade. Their IB curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and international mindedness. The school features purpose-built facilities with dedicated science labs, art studios, music rooms, and outdoor learning environments. With a diverse student body and highly qualified international faculty, MIS provides exceptional preparation for high school and beyond, with graduates consistently excelling in competitive secondary programs.