St. Mary's Catholic School is a coeducational school enrolling 120 students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade eight in an academically rich and nurturing environment.
Class size is small. A talented and dedicated faculty, a capable and motivated student body, and parents who are genuinely interested in their children's education create an academic atmosphere where students can grow and flourish.
St. Mary's School is dedicated to the total education of each student in a Catholic environment rich in the love and philosophy of Jesus Christ.
Our academic program strives to develop responsible students who possess personal confidence, academic mastery, and the moral religious fiber to attain success in life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,750
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marys Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Faith for Living, Education for Life.
- St. Mary's Catholic School is a coeducational school enrolling 120 students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade eight in an academically rich and nurturing environment. Class size is small. A talented and dedicated faculty, a capable and motivated student body, and parents who are genuinely interested in their children's education create an academic atmosphere where students can grow and flourish. St. Mary's School is dedicated to the total education of each student in a Catholic environment rich in the love and philosophy of Jesus Christ. Our academic program strives to develop responsible students who possess personal confidence, academic mastery, and the moral religious fiber to attain success in life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Marys Catholic School cost?
St. Marys Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,750 for private students.
What is St. Marys Catholic School's ranking?
St. Marys Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Catholic School is Mount Ellis Academy (19.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mount Ellis Elementary (19.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Island School (2.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Island School
Montessori School
160 Miller Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Mount Ellis Elementary ![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mount Ellis Academy ![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
19.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
22.6 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Ellis Academy ![Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.]( "Mount Ellis Academy Photo - Mount Ellis Academy has existed in the beautiful Gallatin Valley since 1902.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3641 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5178
19.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2090 Stadium Dr
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2492
24.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
24.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Petra Academy
(Christian)
4720 Classical Way
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 582-8165
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4310 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-9311
26.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Ellis Elementary ![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Valley of the Flowers School ![Valley of the Flowers School Photo]( "Valley of the Flowers School Photo")
Waldorf School
115 E. Dickerson St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
Bozeman, MT 59715
(813) 331-1476
23.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Tuition listed
Bozeman Creative Learning Center
Alternative School
111 S. Tracy Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2407
23.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Headwaters Academy ![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
24.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerge Private School
Alternative School (Christian)
1701 S 19th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 404-0122
24.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Island School
Montessori School
160 Miller Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-8808
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Mount Ellis Elementary ![Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!]( "Mount Ellis Elementary Photo - Bear Canyon Bears Volleyball!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3835 Bozeman Trail Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5430
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Highland Montessori School
Montessori School
111 Highland Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-0171
22.6 miles
Gr: NS | 34 students Tuition listed
Sourdough Montessori
Alternative School
4310 Sourdough Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1548
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
516 W Cleveland St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2672
23.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 View Vista Drive
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0448
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Sleeping Giant Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3292
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
East Side School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1773
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1015 West Clark
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0192
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Pine Creek 6-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
9.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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