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#23 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 37% of private schools
Big Sky Discovery School
School · Big Sky, MT
A private school in Big Sky, MT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
175 ASPEN LEAF DR, Big Sky, MT 59716
- 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
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Where Big Sky Discovery School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,396
Median home value
$868,600
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Big Sky Discovery School is listed in Big Sky, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Big Sky Discovery School
Big Sky Discovery School is a private school in Big Sky, MT, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Sky Discovery School
What grades does Big Sky Discovery School serve?
Big Sky Discovery School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Big Sky Discovery School?
Big Sky Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sky Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sky Discovery School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Big Sky Discovery School rank in MT?
Big Sky Discovery School ranks #23 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Big Sky Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Sky Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Big Sky Discovery School a private school?
Yes, Big Sky Discovery School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Big Sky Discovery School a religious school?
No, Big Sky Discovery School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Phone
- (406) 580-9982
- Area population (ZIP 59716)
- 1,867
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59716; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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