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St. Andrew School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Helena, MT

1900 Flowerree St, Helena, MT 59601

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Helena
  • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Helena since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

St. Andrew School is an independent Catholic school in Helena, Montana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 193 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Helena. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 179 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
193
Teachers
30.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 118 girls, 75 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    191’11–12181’13–14187’15–16197’17–18179’19–20218’21–22193’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K18
    126
    223
    327
    414
    520
    611
    715
    813
    93
    107
    1110
    126

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Andrew School whether it takes part.

    More about Montana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Andrew School

    What grades does St. Andrew School serve?

    St. Andrew School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Andrew School?

    About 193 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Andrew School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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