Trailhead Christian School in Billings, MT, enrolls 5 students in grades 1 through 3 within a city–based setting in the West End neighborhood.
Founded in 1957, this co–ed school operates under the Seventh Day Adventist orientation and is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
The school maintains a low student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 2 teachers serving the total student body.
Trailhead Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for diversity, with approximately 71% of students identifying as students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trailhead Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Year Founded
1957
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Our mission is to lead students to know Jesus, love learning, serve others, and live healthy.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Trailhead Christian School?
The application deadline for Trailhead Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Trailhead Christian School located?
Trailhead Christian School is located in the West End neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 2 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Trailhead Christian School is Billings Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Apostles Lutheran Preschool (0.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Apostles Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3140 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
0.1 miles
Gr: PK | 27 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2802 Belvedere Drive
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Sports: 3
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Shiloh Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
328 S Shiloh Rd
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 606-1424
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 606-1424
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
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