Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School of Billings, Montana

Best Yellowstone County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 2,725 students in Yellowstone County, MT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Grace Montessori Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, and Billings Catholic Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
70% of private elementary schools in Yellowstone County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Yellowstone County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Billings Catholic Schools
Billings Catholic Schools Photo
(Catholic)
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Billings Christian School
Billings Christian School Photo - All School Picture of the Billings Christian School Warriors 2015/16 school year
(Christian)
(1)
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Gr: K-8 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School of Billings, Montana
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2802 Belvedere Drive
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Sports: 3
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Trailhead Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3204 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1799
Gr: 1-3 | 5 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Yellowstone County, Montana

Yellowstone County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
205 N 32nd St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Gr: 7-9 | 192 students

Overview

This County (Yellowstone County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,725 Students
10,810 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
215 Teachers
915 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
44%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,395
$10,647
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$3,113
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$14.5 million
$20 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
89 Students
733 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
7%
# Asian Students
49 Students
162 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
237 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
33 Students
111 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,342 Students
6,983 Students
% White Students
47%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
16 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
1,263 Students
2,627 Students
% of Others Students
44%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Yellowstone County, MT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Grace Montessori Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, and Billings Catholic Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in Yellowstone County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Yellowstone County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Yellowstone County?
Yellowstone County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Yellowstone County?
70% of private elementary schools in Yellowstone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Yellowstone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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