Brightways Global Academy
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Missoula, MT
3700 S Russell St, Missoula, MT 59801
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+College-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Montana
- One of the most diverse private schools in Montana
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Missoula, Montana, Brightways Global Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 54 students per teacher. The school reports that about 70% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 150 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
- 134
- Teachers
- 2.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 53.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 60 girls, 74 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 150 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 70% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Brightways Global Academy 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 Brightways Global Academy
What grades does Brightways Global Academy serve?
Brightways Global Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Brightways Global Academy?
About 134 students, with 54 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Brightways Global Academy?
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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