Valley Christian School Photo - High School Production of Beauty and The Beast.

Top 5 Best Missoula County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,209 students in Missoula County, MT.
The top ranked private preschools in Missoula County, MT include Primrose Montessori School, Missoula International School, and Clark Fork School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Montana private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private preschools in Missoula County, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Missoula County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clark Fork School
Clark Fork School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Primrose Montessori School
Montessori School
600 South Ave. East
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 728-7383
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School Photo - High School Production of Beauty and The Beast.
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2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
First Lutheran Classical School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Grades: PK-9
| 42 students
Garden City Montessori
Montessori School
3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Grades: PK-3
| 42 students
Missoula Community School
Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!
Daycare / Preschool
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Grades: NS-PK
| 72 students
Missoula Valley Montessori
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Grades: PK-1
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Missoula County, MT?
The top ranked private preschools in Missoula County, MT include Primrose Montessori School, Missoula International School, and Clark Fork School.
How many private preschools are located in Missoula County?
9 private preschools are located in Missoula County.
How diverse are private preschools in Missoula County?
Missoula County private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Missoula County?
33% of private preschools in Missoula County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Missoula County are often viewed compared to one another?

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