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Very Good

#11 of 60 private schools in MT

Top 17% of private schools

New Day

School

1724 LAMPMAN DR, Billings, MT 59102

Private

Enrollment

51

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

7.6

Grades

4th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Montana private schools

#11 of 60

In Billings

#2 of 8

public schools

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New Day

7.6/10

School in Billings · grades 4th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.6/10

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4.6/10

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About New Day

New Day is a private school in Billings, MT. New Day serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. New Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 60 private schools in MT.

How it compares1.3 pts above MT schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • MT avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 51 students, New Day is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

New Day is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How New Day compares to 43 public schools serving similar grades in Billings, MT

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
51
This School
vs
431
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 51% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.7% vs 0%
Black 7.8% vs 0%
Asian 5.9% vs 0%
New Day Billings Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
New Day (this school) 7.6
Central Heights School 8.2
Miles Avenue School 4.6
Billings West High School 5.2
Washington School 4.7
Newman School 4.6
Lewis & Clark Middle School 4.6
Burlington School 5.7
Elysian School 8.2
Elysian Middle School 7.8
Meadowlark School 8.5
Ponderosa School 3.8
Big Sky Elementary 4.6
Broadwater School 5.4
Rose Park School 3.4
Orchard School 4.0
Will James Middle School 4.0
Riverside Middle School 3.6
Billings Sr High School 4.1
Highland School 6.5
Poly Drive School 6.6

Showing 20 of 43 schools. View all schools in Billings

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,400
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 55%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 51
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 51.0%
Native American 19.6%
Hispanic 15.7%
Black 7.8%
Asian 5.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1724 LAMPMAN DR, Billings, MT 59102

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering New Day may also want to explore other schools in the area. Meadowlark School (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Central Heights School (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Elysian School (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Billings, see our Billings schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
NEW DAY SCHOOL Billings 0.1 mi 6.6
Miles Avenue School Billings 1.0 mi 4.6
Central Heights School Billings 0.9 mi 8.2
Billings West High School Billings 1.1 mi 5.2
Washington School Billings 1.1 mi 4.7
MT OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Billings 1.1 mi
Newman School Billings 1.1 mi 4.6
Lewis & Clark Middle School Billings 1.5 mi 4.6
Burlington School Billings 1.6 mi 5.7
Elysian School Billings 1.6 mi 8.2
Elysian Middle School Billings 1.6 mi 7.8
Rose Park School Billings 2.0 mi 3.4
SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Billings 1.9 mi 6.4
Meadowlark School Billings 1.7 mi 8.5
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Billings 2.2 mi 5.9
Broadwater School Billings 2.0 mi 5.4
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Billings 2.1 mi 5.6
Highland School Billings 2.4 mi 6.5
Ponderosa School Billings 1.9 mi 3.8
Poly Drive School Billings 2.5 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 59102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,140

Median Home Value

$307,400

Median Rent

$1,148/mo

Population

48,700

College Educated

42.9%

Homeownership

66.9%

Avg Commute

15 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

40.7

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School Rating
BIG SKY DISCOVERY SCHOOL Big Sky, MT 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Day

What grades does New Day serve?

New Day serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend New Day?

New Day has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Day?

The student-teacher ratio at New Day is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Day rank in MT?

New Day ranks #11 of 60 private schools in MT.

What is New Day's MySchoolScout rating?

New Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Day a private school?

Yes, New Day is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New Day a religious school?

No, New Day is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
51
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
200 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Yellowstone County

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