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Custer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 208 students in Custer County, MT (there are 12 public schools, serving 1,590 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Custer County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Custer County (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
519 N Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3850
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Trinity Lutheran Classical School Photo
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4983
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Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
208 Students
12,707 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$8,021
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
6%
# Asian Students
1 Student
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
0%
1%
# White Students
152 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
73%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

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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