For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 372 students in Silver Bow County, MT (there are , serving 4,403 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Butte Central Catholic High School and Butte Central Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Silver Bow County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Silver Bow County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butte Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Butte Central Elementary School
(Catholic)
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Highland View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2504 Grand Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 221-7044
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Silver Bow County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Silver Bow Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
1800 Sunset Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 494-1033
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 494-1033
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
Overview
This County (Silver Bow County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
372 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
31 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
6%
# Asian Students
2 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
317 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
7%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Butte Central Catholic High School and Butte Central Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Silver Bow County?
3 private schools are located in Silver Bow County.
What percentage of students in Silver Bow County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Silver Bow County?
100% of private schools in Silver Bow County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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