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Best Custer County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 216 students in Custer County, MT (there are 12 public schools, serving 1,590 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Custer County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Custer County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Custer County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
519 N Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3850
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Custer County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
216 Students
12,738 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
46%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$11,689

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
750 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
152 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
70%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
63 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Custer County, MT?
2 private schools are located in Custer County, MT.
What percentage of students in Custer County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Custer County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Custer County?
100% of private schools in Custer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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