Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Charles Mission School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Charles Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 17%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3828 Katy Ln
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Distance: 24.0 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: 24.9 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: 22.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students
Alternative School
Po Box 30282
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 254-2340
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Distance: 24.0 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: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3828 Katy Ln
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-6900
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2336 Saint Johns Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2635
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4809 Grand Ave
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 652-1739
Distance: 24.0 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: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK | 27 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3140 Broadwater Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-7141
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(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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