For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 30 students in Richland County, MT (there are 18 public schools, serving 1,977 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Richland County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Richland County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
502 S Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-3706
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-3706
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Richland County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
30 Students
12,738 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,400
$11,689
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
750 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
6%
# Asian Students
n/a
206 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
25 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
83%
60%
# 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
3 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
10%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Richland County, MT?
1 private schools are located in Richland County, MT.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County?
100% of private schools in Richland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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