For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,037 students in Billings, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Billings, MT are Billings Sr High School, Billings West High School and Skyview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billings, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Billings have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Billings, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lockwood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Billings, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Billings West High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Skyview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
2802 13th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Billings, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Billings, MT include Billings Sr High School, Billings West High School and Skyview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Billings?
4 public high schools are located in Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in Billings?
Billings public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Billings are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Billings include: Billings Sr High School vs. Billings West High School, Billings West High School vs. Billings Sr High School, Skyview High School vs. Billings West High School
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