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

Best Missoula Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 790 students in Missoula, MT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Missoula, MT include Valley Christian School and Loyola Sacred Heart High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Montana private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private high schools in Missoula, MT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Missoula Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Gr: 9-12 | 181 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
790 Students
6,169 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
11%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
557 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
6 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,950
$12,105
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,581
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.50
# American Indian Students
13 Students
146 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
42 Students
113 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
143 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
13 Students
74 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
557 Students
4,025 Students
% White Students
70%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6 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
147 Students
1,598 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Missoula, MT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Missoula, MT include Valley Christian School and Loyola Sacred Heart High School.
How many private high schools are located in Missoula?
6 private high schools are located in Missoula.
How diverse are private high schools in Missoula?
Missoula private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Missoula?
67% of private high schools in Missoula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Missoula are often viewed compared to one another?

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