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Montana Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 2,747 students in Montana.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana include Butte Central Catholic High School, St. Jude Thaddeus School, and St. Francis Catholic School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana (2026-27)

Map of Butte Central Catholic High School
Butte Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Catholic
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
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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 Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
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Map of Loyola Sacred Heart High School
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Catholic
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Catholic
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
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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 St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 481 students
Catholic
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students
Catholic
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
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Map of St. Jude Thaddeus School
St. Jude Thaddeus School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
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Map of St. Labre High School
St. Labre High School
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Catholic
Mission Rd
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-4561
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Map of St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
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Map of St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
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Great Falls Central Catholic High School Photo
Great Falls Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2800 18th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 216-3344
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
519 N Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3850
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Map of St. Paul Mission Grade School
St. Paul Mission Grade School
Gr: 5-6 | 20 students
Catholic
761 Hays Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3123
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana include Butte Central Catholic High School, St. Jude Thaddeus School, and St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Montana?
15 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Montana.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana?
Montana private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Montana?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
15
Private Schools
2,747
Students
$6,416
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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