St. Charles Mission School is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Pryor Mountains just south of Billings, Montana on the Crow Indian Reservation.
Our school serves around 120 students in grades preschool through 8th.
All of our students are Native American; 98% are members of the Crow tribe.
Our focus this year has been to ensure that our students are reading and comprehending at or above grade level.
Our teachers have been trained in "best practices" in reading and work to implement these practices into all curricular areas.
We are looking forward to many exciting events during the year.
If you are able to attend any of these special days, the staff and students of St.
Charles would love to have you visit for the day.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Charles Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Charles Mission School is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Pryor Mountains just south of Billings, Montana on the Crow Indian Reservation. Our school serves around 120 students in grades preschool through 8th. All of our students are Native American; 98% are members of the Crow tribe. Our focus this year has been to ensure that our students are reading and comprehending at or above grade level. Our teachers have been trained in "best practices" in reading and work to implement these practices into all curricular areas. We are looking forward to many exciting events during the year. If you are able to attend any of these special days, the staff and students of St. Charles would love to have you visit for the day.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Mission School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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