Very Good
#13 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 20% of private schools
Grace Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Billings, MT
A private elementary school in Billings, MT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4809 GRAND AVE, Billings, MT 59106
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Grace Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Billings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,374
Median home value
$483,100
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Boulder SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Montessori Academy is listed in Billings, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Montessori Academy
Grace Montessori Academy is a private elementary school in Billings, MT, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Montessori Academy
What grades does Grace Montessori Academy serve?
Grace Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grace Montessori Academy?
Grace Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Montessori Academy is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Montessori Academy rank in MT?
Grace Montessori Academy ranks #13 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Grace Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Montessori Academy a private school?
Yes, Grace Montessori Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Grace Montessori Academy a religious school?
Grace Montessori Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Yellowstone County
- Phone
- (406) 652-1739
- Area population (ZIP 59106)
- 20,232
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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