Public schools in Billings, MT
46 open public schools with an address in Billings, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
46
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,569
46 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Montana median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Billings public schools
The federal directory lists 46 public schools in Billings, MT: 29 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high. The 46 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,569 students, an average of 404 per school. The largest campus is Billings West High School (2,115 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadowlark School (691).
Billings Elem operates the most schools here (28), and 10 regular districts have at least one Billings campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Billings
Billings Elem
Public school district
28 schools in Billings
Billings H S
Public school district
6 schools in Billings
Canyon Creek Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Billings
Elder Grove Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Billings
Elysian Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Billings
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Public school district
2 schools in Billings
Blue Creek Elem
Public school district
1 school in Billings
Independent Elem
Public school district
1 school in Billings
Morin Elem
Public school district
1 school in Billings
Pioneer Elem
Public school district
1 school in Billings
Elementary schools in Billings
29| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkali Creek School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 310 | 17.6:1 | |
| Arrowhead School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 434 | 18.2:1 | |
| Beartooth School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 373 | 17.1:1 | |
| Bench School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 332 | 15:1 | |
| Big Sky Elementary Billings Elem | PK–05 | 373 | 15.7:1 | |
| Bitterroot School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 264 | 16.5:1 | |
| Blue Creek School Blue Creek Elem | PK–06 | 145 | 11.1:1 | |
| Boulder School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 495 | 18.6:1 | |
| Broadwater School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 400 | 16.2:1 | |
| Burlington School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 257 | 13.9:1 | |
| Canyon Creek School Canyon Creek Elem | PK–05 | 147 | 11.6:1 | |
| Central Heights School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 285 | 15.4:1 | |
| Eagle Cliffs Elementary Billings Elem | PK–05 | 443 | 17.6:1 | |
| Elder Grove School Elder Grove Elem | PK–05 | 465 | 18.6:1 | |
| Elysian School Elysian Elem | PK–05 | 302 | 16.3:1 | |
| Highland School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 249 | 15.2:1 | |
| Independent School Independent Elem | PK–06 | 272 | 13.8:1 | |
| McKinley School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 339 | 11.7:1 | |
| Meadowlark School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 691 | 18.3:1 | |
| Miles Avenue School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 325 | 15.2:1 | |
| Morin School Morin Elem | PK–06 | 35 | 7:1 | |
| Newman School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 249 | 12.2:1 | |
| Orchard School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 340 | 15.2:1 | |
| Pioneer School Pioneer Elem | PK–08 | 73 | 10.2:1 | |
| Poly Drive School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 283 | 16.7:1 | |
| Ponderosa School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 277 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rose Park School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 277 | 16:1 | |
| Sandstone School Billings Elem | PK–05 | 393 | 16.5:1 | |
| Yellowstone Academy Elem Yellowstone Academy Elem | PK–06 | 36 | 6.8:1 |
Middle schools in Billings
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Steele Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 740 | 18.5:1 | |
| Billings Multilingual Acad MS Billings Elem | 06–08 | 21 | 21:1 | |
| Canyon Creek 6-8 Canyon Creek Elem | 06–08 | 69 | 14.9:1 | |
| Castle Rock Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 691 | 17.6:1 | |
| Elder Grove 7-8 Elder Grove Elem | 06–08 | 248 | 20.7:1 | |
| Elysian Middle School Elysian Elem | 06–08 | 148 | 17.4:1 | |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 741 | 16.7:1 | |
| Medicine Crow Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 517 | 16.5:1 | |
| Riverside Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 436 | 12.3:1 | |
| Will James Middle School Billings Elem | 06–08 | 634 | 17.1:1 | |
| Yellowstone Academy 7-8 Yellowstone Academy Elem | 07–08 | 16 | 2.6:1 |
High schools in Billings
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Early College School Billings H S | 09–12 | 60 | 50:1 | |
| Billings Multilingual Acad HS Billings H S | 09–12 | 20 | 20:1 | |
| Billings Opportunity School Billings H S · Alternative School | 09–12 | 78 | 11:1 | |
| Billings Sr High School Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,629 | 16.6:1 | |
| Billings West High School Billings H S | 09–12 | 2,115 | 15.2:1 | |
| Skyview High School Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,542 | 18.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 46 Billings schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,569 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Billings
How many public schools are in Billings, MT?
The current NCES directory lists 46 open public schools with a location address in Billings: 29 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 18,569 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Billings?
Schools with an address in Billings belong to 10 education agencies, led by Billings Elem (28 schools), Billings H S (6 schools), Canyon Creek Elem (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Billings?
Billings West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Billings, with 2,115 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Billings?
No school with an address in Billings is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Montana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Billings schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Billings public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the Montana school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Billings guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Montana cities