Big Sky Discovery School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Big Sky, MT
175 Aspen Leaf Dr, Big Sky, MT 59716
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Big Sky, Montana, Big Sky Discovery School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 52 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 420% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 156 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 21 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 156 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Big Sky Discovery School whether it takes part.
- Student Scholarship Organization tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Big Sky Discovery School
What grades does Big Sky Discovery School serve?
Big Sky Discovery School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Big Sky Discovery School?
About 52 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Big Sky Discovery School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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