Private Schools in Whitehall, Montana

Petra Academy is a highly-rated classical Christian school serving students from throughout southwestern Montana, including Whitehall families. The school employs the classical trivium model (grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages) integrated with Christian worldview. The rigorous academic program includes Latin, logic, rhetoric, and extensive literature studies alongside STEM courses. Facilities feature modern classrooms, science laboratories, art studios, music rooms, and athletic facilities. The school maintains small class sizes and offers comprehensive extracurricular programs including competitive sports, drama, music ensembles, and debate. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the academic excellence, character development, and college preparation.

Butte Central Catholic Schools is a highly-regarded private Catholic school system serving southwestern Montana, including the Whitehall area. The school offers comprehensive K-12 education with a strong college preparatory curriculum rooted in Catholic values. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, athletic facilities, and performing arts spaces. The school maintains small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and offers extensive extracurricular programs including competitive athletics, music, drama, and community service opportunities. Parents consistently praise the school's academic rigor, dedicated faculty, and strong community atmosphere.

The Butte Academy provides Montessori-based private education serving families throughout southwestern Montana, including Whitehall. The school offers programs for children ages 3-12 with a focus on individualized learning, hands-on experiences, and developing independent thinking skills. The curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensory development, language arts, mathematics, and cultural studies. Facilities include specialized Montessori classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and enrichment spaces. Parents appreciate the school's nurturing environment, experienced Montessori-trained teachers, and the strong foundation it provides for lifelong learning.