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Best Big Horn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Big Horn County Private Schools (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBig Horn County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
409 Students
12,715 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202510297179
202410287172
20239388174
202213997185
202113993180
20209884171
20199585175
20189584172
20178588180
20168590178
20156585167
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% Average Students of Color
97%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202597%17%34%
202497%18%34%
2023100%20%33%
2022100%22%33%
2021100%22%32%
2020100%22%32%
2019100%20%31%
2018100%19%31%
201798%18%32%
201698%18%32%
201598%19%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
20239:110:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202010:110:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20250.270.560.65
20240.270.530.65
20230.230.560.65
20220.120.570.64
20210.120.570.64
20200.240.570.64
20190.210.560.63
20180.210.560.63
20170.550.540.61
20160.550.530.61
20150.570.530.61
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# American Indian Students
349 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
85%
6%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202586%6%1%
202486%6%1%
202388%7%1%
202294%10%2%
202194%10%1%
202087%11%1%
201989%11%1%
201889%11%2%
201757%10%1%
201657%10%1%
201555%11%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
206 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
14 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
3%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
20253%60%52%
20243%64%52%
20235%61%52%
20207%61%54%
20197%61%56%
20187%62%56%
20177%63%58%
20167%64%58%
201510%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBig Horn County AverageMontana (MT) AverageNational Average
202510%29%26%
202410%25%26%
20236%27%25%
20226%26%25%
20216%25%25%
20206%23%24%
20194%25%24%
20184%24%23%
201736%23%22%
201636%22%22%
201535%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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