For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,090 students in 59801, MT (there are 19 public schools, serving 9,252 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 59801, MT are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in 59801, MT include Loyola Sacred Heart High School, Missoula International School, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked 59801 Montana Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1905 W. Sussex Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
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Special Program Emphasis
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 59801, MT?
The top-ranked private schools in 59801, MT include Loyola Sacred Heart High School, Missoula International School, and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in 59801?
8 private schools are located in 59801.
How diverse are private schools in 59801?
59801 private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Montana private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in 59801 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 59801 are educated in private schools (compared to the MT state average of 8%).
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