St. Francis Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Billings, MT
2202 Colton Blvd, Billings, MT 59102
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 22 Catholic schools in Montana
- Growing: enrollment up 275% since 2011–12
In Billings, Montana, St. Francis Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 603 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 275% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 603
- Teachers
- 46 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 281 girls, 322 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
- Compared with 12 Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Francis Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Student Scholarship Organization tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Francis Catholic School
What grades does St. Francis Catholic School serve?
St. Francis Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Catholic School?
About 603 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Catholic 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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