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

Best Montana Private Elementary Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 323 students in Montana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Montana.
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent School) in Montana is Missoula International School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Montana (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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

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