Public Education System
Registering a student for a K-12 public school in Montana involves a straightforward process. Parents or guardians need to provide proof of the child’s age, usually a birth certificate, and proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease agreement. Immunization records are required, along with any previous school records if the student is transferring from another school. Montana law also requires a health assessment, which includes a vision and hearing screening. Most school districts in Montana offer online registration forms, but in-person visits to the school or district office may be necessary to complete the process, especially for new enrollments.
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Assessment & Accountability
State Department of Education Links By State
National Center For Education Statistics
Public Schools
Flathead County
Bigfork School District
Cayuse Prairie School District
Columbia School Public Schools
Creston School District
Deer Park School
Evergreen School District
Fair Mont Egan School
Kalispell Public Schools
Helena Flats School District
Kila School District
Marion Elementary
Olney-Bissell School
Smith Valley School
Somers Lakeside School District
Swan River School
Whitefish School District
Gallatin County
Amsterdam Elementary
Anderson Elementary
Belgrade School District
Belgrade High School
Big Sky School K-12
Bozeman High School
Cottonwood Elementary
Gallatin Gateway Elementary
LaMotte Elementary
Manhattan High School
Manhattan School
Monforton Elementary
Three Forks Schools
West Yellowstone k-12
Willow Creek School
Jefferson County
Basin Elementary
Boulder Elementary
Clancy Elementary
Jefferson High School
Montana City Elementary
Whitehall School District
Lewis and Clark County
East Helena School District
Helena Public Schools
Missoula County
Bonner Elementary
Frenchtown k-12 Schools
Hellgate Elementary
Lolo Elementary
Missoula County Public Schools
Seeley Lake Elementary School
Target Range Elementary
Ravalli County
Corvallis k-12 Schools
Darby k-12 Schools
Florence-Carlton k-12 Schools
Hamilton k-12 Schools
Stevensville School District
Victor K-12 Schools
Private Schools
Montana’s private K-12 schools offer diverse educational options, often with smaller class sizes and specialized curricula, catering to a variety of learning styles and religious affiliations.
Montana Catholic Schools
Clark Fork School
Sourdough Montessori
Sussex School
Charter Schools
Montana charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that offer alternative educational programs with more flexibility in curriculum and management compared to traditional public schools.
Home Schooling
Homeschooling in Montana allows parents to provide a customized education within state guidelines, requiring notification to the local school district, 180 days of instruction in core subjects, and record-keeping, while offering flexibility without mandated standardized testing.