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Big Horn County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 409 students in Big Horn County, MT (there are 16 public schools, serving 2,611 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Big Horn County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Big Horn County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pretty Eagle Catholic School
Pretty Eagle Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Catholic
212 Mission Loop
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
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Map of St. Charles Mission School
St. Charles Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
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Map of Big Horn Valley Christian School
Big Horn Valley Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students
Mennonite
1237 W 1st St
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-4075
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Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
409 Students
12,707 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,171 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
349 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
85%
6%
# Asian Students
0 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
<1%
1%
# White Students
14 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
3%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Big Horn County, MT include Pretty Eagle Catholic School and St. Charles Mission School.
How many private schools are located in Big Horn County?
3 private schools are located in Big Horn County.
What percentage of students in Big Horn County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Big Horn County?
100% of private schools in Big Horn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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