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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 2,192 students in Montana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Montana.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana include Butte Central Elementary School, St. Matthew's School, and St. Jude Thaddeus School.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana (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 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 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
Avg. class size: 20 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. 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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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 elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana include Butte Central Elementary School, St. Matthew's School, and St. Jude Thaddeus School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Montana?
11 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Montana.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana?
Montana private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Montana?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Montana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,192
Students
$6,040
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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