MAPS

Private Schools

Public Purpose

Montana Roots

MAPS connects and advocates for Montana’s private schools so leaders can serve students, support teachers, strengthen families, and participate fully in the educational life of the state..

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A healthy education ecosystem includes public schools, private schools, homeschool communities, and families who know what their children need. MAPS gives private school leaders a common table, a practical resource network, and a constructive voice with public partners.

  • St. Andrew Catholic School
    Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy
    Loyola Sacred Heart
    Heritage Christian School
    St. Patrick's Academy
    Stillwater Christian School
    De La Salle Blackfeet School
    St. Mary's Catholic School
    Missoula International School
    Helena Christian School
    St. Joseph School
    St. Labre High School
    Butte Central Elementary
    Billings Christian School
    Manhattan Christian School
    Trinity Lutheran School
    Hamilton Christian Academy
    Mission Valley Christian Academy
    Sussex School
    St. Patrick's Academy High School
    Sacred Heart School
    St. Jude Thaddeus School
    Billings Catholic Schools

  • Billings · Bozeman · Browning · Butte · East Helena · Great Falls · Hamilton · Havre · Helena · Kalispell · Livingston · Manhattan · Miles City · Missoula · Polson · Saint Xavier · Ashland

  • Catholic

    Christian

    Independent

    Montessori

    Mission

MAPS exists to strengthen PK-12 education in Montana

What MAPS Does

MAPS is built around practical support for school leaders and principled advocacy for students, teachers, and families.

MAPS can help:

Prepare for consultation, document concerns, understand equitable services processes, connect with peers, and share what private schools need in order to serve students well.

Advocacy

Represent private school perspectives in policy conversations involving school choice, accreditation, federal programs, student services, and family voice.

Connection

Bring school leaders together for regular meetings, peer learning, timely updates, and practical problem solving across Montana’s large geography.

For school leaders

MAPS can serve as a practical partner when school leaders need a statewide perspective, peer support, or help framing an issue for public agency consultation.

Equitable Services

Help schools understand and pursue fair access to federal program services for eligible students, teachers, and other educational personnel.

Leadership Resources

Share templates, briefings, compliance reminders, and leadership tools that help private schools operate with confidence and clarity.

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