Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunrise Montessori School
About the School
- Sunrise Montessori School in Billings, MT enrolls 94 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting a co–ed Montessori program.
- With a student body that is 59.52% students of color, the school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for diversity.
- Sunrise Montessori School serves families seeking a city–based early childhood and elementary Montessori education in Billings.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Sunrise Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 17%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunrise Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sunrise Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Sunrise Montessori School is Billings Catholic Schools (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
511 Custer Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-5037
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2802 Belvedere Drive
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-1021
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Montessori School
2316 Rehberg Lane
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 652-1112
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Highland School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Broadwater School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Broadwater
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Mckinley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
School Reviews
Endorse Sunrise Montessori School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the Private School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a Private School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Montana is $7,465 for elementary schools and $8,527 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).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (MT):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: