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Best Yellowstone County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,683 students in Yellowstone County, MT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Billings Christian School and Billings Catholic Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private high schools in Yellowstone County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Yellowstone County Private High 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
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(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
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Yellowstone Academy
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
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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
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,683 Students
6,169 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
11%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
557 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
6 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
$8,337
$12,105
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$2,581
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$21 million
$21 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.50
# American Indian Students
55 Students
146 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
3%
# Asian Students
18 Students
113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
143 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
20 Students
74 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
567 Students
4,025 Students
% White Students
34%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6 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
982 Students
1,598 Students
% of Others Students
58%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Yellowstone County, MT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Billings Christian School and Billings Catholic Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Yellowstone County?
4 private high schools are located in Yellowstone County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Yellowstone County?
40% of private high schools in Yellowstone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Yellowstone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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