Silver Bow County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 372 students in Silver Bow County, MT (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,403 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Silver Bow County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Silver Bow County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Butte Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Catholic
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Map of Butte Central Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Catholic
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Map of 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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Silver Bow County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
372 Students
12,707 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
1,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
6%
# Asian Students
2 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
<1%
1%
# White Students
317 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
26 Students
3,733 Students
% of Others Students
7%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Butte Central Elementary School and Butte Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Silver Bow County?
3 private schools are located in Silver Bow County.
What percentage of students in Silver Bow County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Silver Bow County?
100% of private schools in Silver Bow County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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