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St. Francis Catholic School

511 Custer Ave Billings, MT 59101

Tel: (406) 259-5037

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MT School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 481 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Francis Catholic School in Billings, MT, serves 481 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based community setting.
Founded in 1947, the school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 20.
The school offers 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and maintains a religious affiliation with the Catholic Church.
Annual tuition for.
Francis Catholic School is $11,510, reflecting its position as a Catholic K–8 private school in Billings.
The udent body includes nearly 15% students of color, contributing to diversity within a midsize urban neighborhood.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MT School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 481 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Francis Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Francis Catholic School
Kind	60
1	69
2	61
3	62
4	63
6	88
7	78

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Grade 6 highest at 88 students, making it the largest grade compared with 69 in Grade 1 and 60 in Kindergarten.

Year Founded

1947

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School Motto

Faith, Family, Spirit, Academic Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

481 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 17%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

39%

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Rams

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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jessica Smith, 2010, Olympic Champion -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are St. Francis Catholic School often compared to?

St. Francis Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Billings Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from St. Francis Catholic School?

St. Francis Catholic School famous alumni include: Jessica Smith, 2010, Olympic Champion.

What is St. Francis Catholic School's ranking?

St. Francis Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis Catholic School located?

St. Francis Catholic School is located in the Central Terry neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 1 other private schools located in Central Terry.

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