Billings Living
 Schools in Billings
Billings has a great history of providing the best education system and schools around the city. There are 22 elementary schools supporting grades K-5 including: Alkali Creek, Arrowhead, Beartooth, Bench, Big Sky, Bitterroot, Boulder, Broadwater, Burlington, Central Heights, Eagle Cliffs, Highland, McKinley, Meadowlark, Miles Avenue, Newman, Orchard, Poly Drive, Ponderosa, Rose Park, Sandstone, and Washington. There are four middle schools including: Riverside Middle School, Lewis and Clark, Will James, and Castle Rock. The three high schools include: Billings Senior High, West High, and Skyview. Billings has several higher education campuses throughout the city. Montana State University Billings and The College of Technology are two of the major state schools while Rocky Mountain College and Yellowstone Baptist College are the two private schools. ECONOMY AND JOB MARKET Billings has long been a hub of various industrial opportunities and boasts one of the largest trade areas in the United States. The city of Billings has an ideal location for companies wanting to do business with surrounding cities and neighboring states. The oil, trade, shipping, retail, manufacturing and construction industries are very strong in Billings, which creates a wealth of job opportunities. Billings is a major player in the healthcare field and has high-quality medical facilities around the city. Many large corporations have their headquarters located here in Billings, thus generating additional career and job potential for people living inside and outside of the city. PARKS AND RECREATION Billings provides a variety of great recreational activities to residents, including rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, camping, hiking and more. Billings has several museums, a local zoo, monuments and historical sites like the Battle of Little Bighorn and some caves with ancient artifacts. Yellowstone National Park and Chief Plenty Coups State Park are two of the biggest attractions near Billings. They provide the natural wonders that become a giant playground for all types of outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers and even those looking for a simple camping and outdoor experience. |
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