New Day School in Billings, MT serves 51 students in grades 5 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with a teaching staff of five educators.
Nearly half of the student body (49.02%) represents students of color, placing New Day School among Montana's top 20% of private schools for diversity.
As an alternative school, New Day School provides co鈥揺ducational programming tailored to middle and high school students in a midsize urban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
New Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Day School?
The application deadline for New Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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