Canyon Creek School vs Yellowstone Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Creek School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek School Billings, Montana | Yellowstone Academy Elem Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #18827 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 147 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 23.5).
- •Canyon Creek School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Canyon Creek School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Canyon Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 77.8%).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.3).
- •Canyon Creek School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 36.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Creek School better than Yellowstone Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Creek School ranks higher (59.0 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canyon Creek School and Yellowstone Academy Elem?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek School: 147. Yellowstone Academy Elem: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek School and Yellowstone Academy Elem rank in Montana?
Canyon Creek School is 95th of 267 and Yellowstone Academy Elem is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).