The course of study at Butte Central Catholic High School is designed to provide an education that is both Christian and humanistic in its scope.
Because most of our young people choose to continue their education at the college level, we place emphasis on developing the skills necessary for the successful completion of college.
We emphasize, not just the subject matter, but critical thinking skills, collaborative learning, and the "how to" of successful scholarship.
We know that teaching, like learning, is accomplished in a variety of ways, therefore we concentrate on keeping our students at the center of instruction and on promoting excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Butte Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1892
Colors
Maroon, White
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The course of study at Butte Central Catholic High School is designed to provide an education that is both Christian and humanistic in its scope. Because most of our young people choose to continue their education at the college level, we place emphasis on developing the skills necessary for the successful completion of college. We emphasize, not just the subject matter, but critical thinking skills, collaborative learning, and the "how to" of successful scholarship. We know that teaching, like learning, is accomplished in a variety of ways, therefore we concentrate on keeping our students at the center of instruction and on promoting excellence.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Butte Central Catholic High School often compared to?
Butte Central Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Billings Catholic Schools by visitors of our site.
What is Butte Central Catholic High School's ranking?
Butte Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Butte Central Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Butte Central Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Butte Central Catholic High School vs. Billings Catholic Schools
The nearest high school to Butte Central Catholic High School is St. Andrew School (46.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland View Christian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Butte Central Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2504 Grand Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
0.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
46.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Helena Christian Academy
(Christian)
311 Power Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5210
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5210
46.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
46.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
46.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Tuition listed
Shodair Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
47.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
Last Chance Academy
(Christian)
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
49.9 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
51.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Manhattan Christian School ![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
62.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2504 Grand Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
0.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
46.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Helena Christian Academy
(Christian)
311 Power Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5210
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5210
46.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Christ's Church Academy
(Church of Christ)
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
46.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Mountainside Montessori
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
46.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2231 E Broadway Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6913
47.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
51.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Manhattan Christian School ![Manhattan Christian School Photo]( "Manhattan Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
62.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Butte High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Emerson School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
East Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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