Holy Spirit Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Holy Spirit Catholic School in Great Falls, MT serves 266 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic education program.
Founded in 1966, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 16 teachers.
The school's annual tuition is $3,800, placing it among the more affordable private schools in Montana.
Holy Spirit Catholic School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers co–educational elementary and middle school programs.
The student body includes approximately 2% students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity within the Great Falls community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 266 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Spirit Catholic School
Pre-K	43
Kind	20
1	17
2	17
3	12
4	17
5	23
6	19
7	27
8	28
Ungraded	43

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Year Founded

1966

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Student Body

Total Students

266 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 17%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,800

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How much does Holy Spirit Catholic School cost?

Holy Spirit Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,800 for private students.

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Holy Spirit Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's ranking?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The application deadline for Holy Spirit Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montana is $7,315 for elementary schools and $8,527 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).