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St. Charles Mission School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pryor, MT

21228 Pryor Gap Rd, Pryor, MT 59066

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Montana
  • Serving families in Pryor since at least 2011

In Pryor, Montana, St. Charles Mission School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 70 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 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–8
Students
70
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 35 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
    • Compared with 12 Catholic elementary schools in Montana.

    Students by survey year

    99’11–12110’13–14109’15–16114’17–18102’19–2085’21–2270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K9
    110
    213
    35
    47
    56
    610
    73
    87

    Student body

    American Indian or Alaska Native93%
    White4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    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. Charles Mission School whether it takes part.

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    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. Charles Mission School

    What grades does St. Charles Mission School serve?

    St. Charles Mission School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Charles Mission School?

    About 70 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Charles Mission 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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