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Best Missoula Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,739 students in Missoula, MT (there are 27 public schools, serving 11,336 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Missoula, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Missoula, MT include Loyola Sacred Heart High School, Primrose Montessori School, and Clark Fork School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
44% of private schools in Missoula, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Missoula Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark Fork School
Clark Fork School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
Missoula International School
Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain View Adventist School
Mountain View Adventist School Photo - Mountain View Elementary Missoula, Montana
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1010 Clements Road
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 543-6223
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School Photo - High School Production of Beauty and The Beast.
(2)
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aspire High School
1905 W. Sussex Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3700 S Russell St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-3334
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
First Lutheran Classical School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
Garden City Montessori
Montessori School
3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
5425 Gharrett Ave
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 327-7428
Gr: 5-7 | 5 students
Missoula Community School
Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!
Special Program Emphasis
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
Sussex School
Sussex School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Missoula)
This State (MT)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,739 Students
12,783 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
156 Teachers
1,175 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
46%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,438
$12,014
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,760
$3,083
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$26 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
261 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
26 Students
139 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,136 Students
7,696 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
3,764 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, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in Missoula, MT include Loyola Sacred Heart High School, Primrose Montessori School, and Clark Fork School.
How many private schools are located in Missoula?
16 private schools are located in Missoula.
How diverse are private schools in Missoula?
Missoula private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Missoula go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Missoula are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Missoula?
44% of private schools in Missoula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Missoula are often viewed compared to one another?

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