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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Average class size: 15 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
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1887
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Academic Excellence, No excuses
- 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
What schools are St. Charles Mission School often compared to?
St. Charles Mission School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Labre High School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Charles Mission School's ranking?
St. Charles Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Charles Mission School vs. St. Labre High School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Charles Mission School is New Day (22.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Storybook Hollow Montessori (19.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Storybook Hollow Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3828 Katy Ln
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
22.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
22.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Yellowstone Academy
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
22.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
22.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
22.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Yellowstone Academy
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
22.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Billings Catholic Schools ![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4519 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-9484
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
22.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
New Day School
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
22.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
23.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Billings Catholic Schools ![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Storybook Hollow Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3828 Katy Ln
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Grace Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
23.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Billings Catholic Schools ![Billings Catholic Schools Photo]( "Billings Catholic Schools Photo")
(Catholic)
3 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 867-8043
24 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,116 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apostles Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3140 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
24.1 miles
Gr: PK | 27 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8824 Pryor Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
18.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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