Very Good

#19 of 60 private schools in MT

Top 30% of private schools

Foothills Community Christian High School

School

2210 5TH AVE N, Great Falls, MT 59401

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

197

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

197

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Montana private schools

#19 of 60

In Great Falls

#2 of 4

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About Foothills Community Christian High School

Foothills Community Christian High School is a private school in Great Falls, MT. Foothills Community Christian High School serves approximately 197 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Foothills Community Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 60 private schools in MT.

How it compares0.8 pts above MT schools

7.1

This school 7.1 · Very Good
MT avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 197 students, Foothills Community Christian High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Foothills Community Christian High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Foothills Community Christian High School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Great Falls, MT

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

197

This School

476

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.1

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

Asian 2% vs 0%

Foothills Community Christian High School Great Falls Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Foothills Community Christian High School (this school)	—	197	12.2:1	7.1
Great Falls High School	0.6 mi	1,612	14.4:1	3.9
Giant Springs Elementary	0.7 mi	439	16.9:1	7.6
Lincoln School	0.9 mi	384	19.2:1	5.0
Whittier School	1.2 mi	189	9.9:1	2.5
Longfellow School	1.3 mi	316	14.4:1	4.0
Lewis & Clark School	1.4 mi	326	18.1:1	4.5
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS	1.4 mi	13	1.2:1	—
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El	1.4 mi	19	2.1:1	—
East Middle School	1.6 mi	773	13.1:1	6.2
Morningside School	1.6 mi	204	14.6:1	4.9
Sunnyside School	1.7 mi	406	17.7:1	5.6
North Middle School	1.8 mi	720	13.8:1	7.5
Mountain View School	1.9 mi	330	11.4:1	3.9
Sacajawea School	2.1 mi	398	19.9:1	6.2
Riverview School	2.3 mi	449	20.4:1	6.6
Chief Joseph School	2.4 mi	262	13.1:1	8.0
C M Russell High School	2.5 mi	1,452	16.9:1	5.1
Loy School	2.5 mi	405	15.6:1	8.0
Valley View School	2.8 mi	304	16:1	5.0
West Elementary	3.0 mi	463	14.9:1	2.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,347.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 19%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A 8.6 / 10

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Enrollment 197

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.8%

Hispanic 5.1%

Black 2.5%

Asian 2.0%

Native American 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2210 5TH AVE N, Great Falls, MT 59401

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Foothills Community Christian High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Chief Joseph School (rated 8.0/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Giant Springs Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Great Falls, see our Great Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Great Falls High School Great Falls	0.6 mi	1,612	3.9
Lincoln School Great Falls	0.9 mi	384	5.0
Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls	0.7 mi	439	7.6
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Great Falls	1.0 mi	123	7.9
Longfellow School Great Falls	1.3 mi	316	4.0
Whittier School Great Falls	1.2 mi	189	2.5
Sunnyside School Great Falls	1.7 mi	406	5.6
GREAT FALLS CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Great Falls	1.9 mi	75	6.6
Lewis & Clark School Great Falls	1.4 mi	326	4.5
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS Great Falls	1.4 mi	13	—
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El Great Falls	1.4 mi	19	—
North Middle School Great Falls	1.8 mi	720	7.5
East Middle School Great Falls	1.6 mi	773	6.2
Mountain View School Great Falls	1.9 mi	330	3.9
Morningside School Great Falls	1.6 mi	204	4.9
Sacajawea School Great Falls	2.1 mi	398	6.2
TREASURE STATE ACADEMY Great Falls	1.8 mi	47	5.5
Riverview School Great Falls	2.3 mi	449	6.6
Chief Joseph School Great Falls	2.4 mi	262	8.0
C M Russell High School Great Falls	2.5 mi	1,452	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 59401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,750

Median Home Value

$206,100

Median Rent

$767/mo

Population

13,600

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Avg Commute

13.5 min

Poverty Rate

19.8%

Median Age

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BRIGHTWAYS GLOBAL ACADEMY Missoula, MT	133	6.2
ST ANDREW SCHOOL Helena, MT	218	6.2
HELENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL East Helena, MT	231	5.6
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School Busby, MT	178	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Foothills Community Christian High School

What grades does Foothills Community Christian High School serve?

Foothills Community Christian High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Foothills Community Christian High School?

Foothills Community Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Community Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Community Christian High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Foothills Community Christian High School rank in MT?

Foothills Community Christian High School ranks #19 of 60 private schools in MT.

What is Foothills Community Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Foothills Community Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Foothills Community Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Foothills Community Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Foothills Community Christian High School a religious school?

Foothills Community Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 197
Gender Split: 56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.7 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Small City
County: Cascade County
Phone: (406) 452-5276

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