For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 409 students in Big Horn County, MT (there are , serving 2,611 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Big Horn County, MT include Pretty Eagle Catholic School and St. Charles Mission School.
Top-Ranked Big Horn County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pretty Eagle Catholic School
(Catholic)
212 Mission Loop
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
Saint Xavier, MT 59075
(406) 666-2215
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
St. Charles Mission School
(Catholic)
29 Gap Rd
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 927-7304
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Big Horn Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
1237 W 1st St
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-4075
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-4075
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students
Overview
This County (Big Horn County)
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
409 Students
12,738 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
349 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
85%
6%
# Asian Students
n/a
206 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
139 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
14 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
3%
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
43 Students
3,764 Students
% of Others Students
11%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in Big Horn County, MT include Pretty Eagle Catholic School and St. Charles Mission School.
How many private schools are located in Big Horn County?
3 private schools are located in Big Horn County.
What percentage of students in Big Horn County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Big Horn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
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