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#33 of 60 private schools in MT
Sunrise Montessori School
Elementary School · Billings, MT
A private elementary school in Billings, MT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
805 ALDERSON AVE, Billings, MT 59101
- 10.5:1 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 Sunrise Montessori School 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$58,165
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Broadwater SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Mckinley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 299 | 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.
Sunrise Montessori School is listed in Billings, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunrise Montessori School
Sunrise Montessori School is a private elementary school in Billings, MT, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Montessori School
What grades does Sunrise Montessori School serve?
Sunrise Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sunrise Montessori School?
Sunrise Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Montessori School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sunrise Montessori School rank in MT?
Sunrise Montessori School ranks #33 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Sunrise Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunrise Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Sunrise Montessori School 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 Sunrise Montessori School a religious school?
No, Sunrise Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Yellowstone County
- Phone
- (406) 702-1122
- Area population (ZIP 59101)
- 41,797
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 59101; 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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