New Day

1724 Lampman Dr Billings, MT 59102
newdayranch.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • New Day in Billings, MT, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a midsize city community.
  • Founded in 1993, the school enrolls 46 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by five teachers.
  • The average class size at New Day is 12 students, providing small–group learning environments.
  • Nearly half of New Day's student body (49%) represents students of color, ranking it in the top 20% for diversity among Montana private schools.
  • New Day operates without religious affiliation or membership in school associations, focusing on specialized education services within Billings.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

New Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 17%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for New Day is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Montana is $10,704 for elementary schools and $12,181 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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