Montana Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 catholic private elementary schools serving 3,905 students in Montana.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
The top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Montana include St. Francis Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Billings Catholic Schools.
These schools make up 17% of the 101 private schools in Montana and 36% of its 10,734 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 3,905

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 3,905

Top Ranked Catholic Private Elementary Schools in Montana (2026-27)

Billings Catholic Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Map of Butte Central Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Catholic
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
2820 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-5775
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Catholic
1305 5th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 452-0551
Map of Pretty Eagle Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Catholic
212 Mission Loop
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
Map of Pretty Eagle Cthlc School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
Po Box 310
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 679-0019
Map of St. Andrew School
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Map of St. Charles Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
Map of St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 481 students
Catholic
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students
Catholic
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Map of St. Jude Thaddeus School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
430 7th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4613
Map of St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
511 S F St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3303
Map of St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
602 S Main St
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-6303
Map of De La Salle Blackfeet School
Gr: 4-8 | 71 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
104 1st St Nw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5290
Map of Divine Mercy Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
601 W Cameron Ave
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-7588
Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
519 N Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3850
Map of 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 catholic private elementary schools in Montana?
The top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Montana include St. Francis Catholic School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Billings Catholic Schools.
How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Montana?
17 catholic private elementary schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Montana?
Montana catholic private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 16%.

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