Petra Academy is a Christian school. All of its board members, administrative staff and faculty ascribe to the historic creeds of the Christian faith.
Challenging classes in the Maths, Sciences, Humanities (including language arts, literature, history, and civics), and Arts form the basis of a Petra education.
Petra's classical pedagogy includes, as well, the teaching of Latin (grades 3-9), formal logic (grades 8-9), and rhetoric (grades 11-12).
Consistent with Petra's Christ-centered focus, Bible classes are taught at each level and constitute the integrating center of our curriculum.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,500
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Petra Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- Petra Academy is a Christian school. All of its board members, administrative staff and faculty ascribe to the historic creeds of the Christian faith. Challenging classes in the Maths, Sciences, Humanities (including language arts, literature, history, and civics), and Arts form the basis of a Petra education. Petra's classical pedagogy includes, as well, the teaching of Latin (grades 3-9), formal logic (grades 8-9), and rhetoric (grades 11-12). Consistent with Petra's Christ-centered focus, Bible classes are taught at each level and constitute the integrating center of our curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Petra Academy cost?
Petra Academy's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.
What schools are Petra Academy often compared to?
Petra Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Petra Academy?
The acceptance rate of Petra Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Petra Academy offer?
Petra Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Petra Academy's ranking?
Petra Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Petra Academy?
The application deadline for Petra Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Petra Academy is Emerge 91黑料 (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning Circle Montessori School (1.5 miles away)
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4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
2.6 miles
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8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
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Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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3001 W Villard Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-3778
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Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
2.8 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
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