Public education is provided by Butte Public Schools.
Butte High School enrolls around 1,300 students.
In correspondence with the Butte Public Schools system, the Butte Education Foundation was established in 2006, which aims to revitalize the public schools in an effort to attract new businesses and residents.
In the foundation's mission statement, it is noted that there is a "need to demonstrate a genuine and ongoing commitment to public education.
Schools are often the first thing visitors ask about when looking at Butte as a potential new home."

There are several private schools in Butte: The Butte Central Catholic High School operates under the Diocese of Helena, which also operates Butte Central Elementary, a Catholic elementary school.
Other private elementary schools include the Silver Bow Montessori School.

The first institute of higher education in Butte was the Montana School of Mines, which was established in 1889, the year of Montana's statehood.
The university changed its name to Montana Tech in the mid-twentieth century, and in 1994 became affiliated with the University of Montana.
The university specializes in engineering as well as geologic and hydrogeologic research.
It was ranked no.
4 by the U.S. News & World Report in 2017 for "Best Regional Colleges in the West."
Montana Tech is also home to Highlands College, a two-year-college that grants associate's and trade degrees.
Public education is provided by Butte Public Schools. Butte High School enrolls around 1,300 students. In correspondence with the Butte Public Schools system, the Butte Education Foundation was established in 2006, which aims to revitalize the public schools in an effort to attract new businesses and residents. In the foundation's mission statement, it is noted that there is a "need to demonstrate a genuine and ongoing commitment to public education. Schools are often the first thing visitors ask about when looking at Butte as a potential new home."
There are several private schools in Butte: The Butte Central Catholic High School operates under the Diocese of Helena, which also operates Butte Central Elementary, a Catholic elementary school. Other private elementary schools include the Silver Bow Montessori School.
The first institute of higher education in Butte was the Montana School of Mines, which was established in 1889, the year of Montana's statehood. The university changed its name to Montana Tech in the mid-twentieth century, and in 1994 became affiliated with the University of Montana. The university specializes in engineering as well as geologic and hydrogeologic research. It was ranked no. 4 by the U.S. News & World Report in 2017 for "Best Regional Colleges in the West." Montana Tech is also home to Highlands College, a two-year-college that grants associate's and trade degrees.
Butte, Montana