Billings: Schools & Education
43 public schools serve Billings. Billings West High School is the largest at 2,269 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 20,323 students.
- ~2,541 residents per school (vs Montana ~133).
K-12 Schools
47 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,541 residents per school. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (14)
Schools (47)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Billings Elem, Billings H S, Blue Creek Elem, Canyon Creek Elem, Elder Grove Elem |
| School Districts · Total count | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 43 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 18,605 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,187 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| Schools Count | 43 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (5)
Colleges (3)
| Nearest College · Name | Little Big Horn College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Crow Agency |
| Nearest College · Phone | (406) 638-3104 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 36.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Billings Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 510 North Broadway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (406) 657-8258 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 59101 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3276 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 81 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 19 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12