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Best Missoula County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,739 students in Missoula County, MT (there are , serving 14,152 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
44% of private schools in Missoula County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,739
  • Average Tuition: $10,413
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Missoula County, MT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,739
  • Average Tuition: $10,413
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Missoula County, MT School Trends

Top Ranked Missoula County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Clark Fork School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Map of Loyola Sacred Heart High School
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Catholic
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula International School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students
Catholic
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Valley Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
(2)
Map of Aspire High School
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
1905 W. Sussex Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Map of Christian Assembly Foursquare Academy
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Map of First Lutheran Classical School
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Map of Garden City Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Montessori School
3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Map of Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Gr: 5-7 | 5 students
Baptist
5425 Gharrett Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 327-7428
Missoula Community School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Map of Missoula Valley Montessori
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Mountain View Adventist School Photo
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
1010 Clements Road
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Map of Primrose Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Sussex School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MT)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
1,739 Students
12,715 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
156 Teachers
1,173 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
46%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,413
$8,129
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,760
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
20 Students
750 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%
# Asian Students
53 Students
206 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
255 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
26 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,136 Students
7,654 Students
% White Students
65%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
18 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
474 Students
3,741 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Missoula County, MT?
The top ranked private schools in Missoula County, MT include Valley Christian School, Clark Fork School, and Loyola Sacred Heart High School.
How many private schools are located in Missoula County?
15 private schools are located in Missoula County.
How diverse are private schools in Missoula County?
Missoula County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Missoula County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Missoula County are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Missoula County?
44% of private schools in Missoula County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Missoula County are often viewed compared to one another?

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