Excellent
#4 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 5% of private schools
Mount Ellis Academy
High School · Bozeman, MT
A private high school in Bozeman, MT serving grades 9th – 12th.
3641 BOZEMAN TRL RD, Bozeman, MT 59715
- 6.6:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mount Ellis Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
$755,300
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59715; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Field SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Bozeman Field SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Ellis Academy is listed in Bozeman, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Ellis Academy
Mount Ellis Academy is a private high school in Bozeman, MT, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Ellis Academy
What grades does Mount Ellis Academy serve?
Mount Ellis Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Ellis Academy?
Mount Ellis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Ellis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Ellis Academy is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Ellis Academy rank in MT?
Mount Ellis Academy ranks #4 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Mount Ellis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Ellis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Ellis Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount Ellis Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount Ellis Academy a religious school?
Mount Ellis Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Phone
- (406) 587-5178
- Area population (ZIP 59715)
- 39,275
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 59715; 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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