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Intermountain

Alternative school · Grades 2–7

Helena, MT

500 S Lamborn St, Helena, MT 59601

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Helena since at least 2011

In Helena, Montana, Intermountain is an independent private school for students from 2nd grade through 7th grade. About 7 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 210 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–7
Students
7
Teachers
2.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
210 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    31’11–1231’13–1432’15–1637’17–1832’19–2024’21–227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    21
    31
    41
    51
    73

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Intermountain whether it takes part.

    More about Montana's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Intermountain

    What grades does Intermountain serve?

    Intermountain serves grades 2–7.

    How many students attend Intermountain?

    About 7 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Intermountain?

    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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