For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 372 students in Butte, MT (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,221 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Butte, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Butte, MT include Butte Central Elementary School and Butte Central Catholic High School.
100% of private schools in Butte, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Butte Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butte Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Highland View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2504 Grand Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Butte, Montana Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Silver Bow Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
1800 Sunset Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 494-1033
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 494-1033
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Butte, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Butte, MT include Butte Central Elementary School and Butte Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Butte?
3 private schools are located in Butte.
What percentage of students in Butte go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Butte are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butte?
100% of private schools in Butte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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