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Butte Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 275 students in Butte, MT.
100% of private elementary schools in Butte, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Butte Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Butte Central Elementary School
Butte Central Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Catholic
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
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Map of Highland View Christian School
Highland View Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2504 Grand Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
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Butte, Montana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Silver Bow Montessori School
Silver Bow Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
Montessori School
1800 Sunset Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 494-1033
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Butte, MT Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
275
Students
-11.6% (-36 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+27.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Butte)
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
101 Schools
# Students
275 Students
10,742 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
2025138107199
202410094192
20237995193
202287104205
202187101201
20208788188
201912691193
201812690190
20179793199
20169796196
20157891183
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% Students of Color
10%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202510%15%33%
202410%16%32%
202312%16%32%
202213%20%32%
202113%20%31%
202013%20%31%
20198%20%31%
20188%19%30%
20175%19%31%
20165%18%31%
20158%19%31%
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0.31
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20250.310.530.64
20240.360.490.64
20230.340.510.63
20220.360.550.62
20210.360.540.62
20200.360.520.62
20190.220.520.61
20180.220.530.60
20170.170.520.59
20160.170.510.59
20150.320.510.58
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
7%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20253%8%1%
20242%7%1%
20235%7%1%
20225%12%1%
20215%13%1%
20205%12%1%
20195%12%1%
20185%12%1%
20171%11%1%
20161%10%1%
20153%12%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
162 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%1%5%
20241%2%5%
20191%1%4%
20181%1%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
231 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20255%2%9%
20245%2%9%
20235%2%9%
20225%2%8%
20215%2%9%
20205%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20251%1%8%
20241%1%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
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# White Students
228 Students
6,941 Students
% White Students
83%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202583%64%55%
202479%69%55%
202381%67%55%
202279%64%57%
202179%64%57%
202079%66%58%
201988%65%59%
201888%65%59%
201791%65%61%
201691%66%61%
201582%66%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
16 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
22 Students
2,604 Students
% of Others Students
8%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
20257%24%22%
202412%19%22%
20238%21%22%
202210%20%22%
202110%19%20%
202010%18%19%
20194%19%20%
20184%19%20%
20174%21%19%
20164%21%18%
201511%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
913 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearButte, MT AvgMontana (MT)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:111:1
201912:111:111:1
201812:111:111:1
201713:110:111:1
201613:111:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Butte, MT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Butte, MT is Butte Central Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Butte?
2 private elementary schools are located in Butte.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Butte?
100% of private elementary schools in Butte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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