Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nkwusm Salish Language School
About the School
- Nkwusm Salish Language School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher of Nkwusm Salish Language School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Nkwusm Salish Language School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 17%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nkwusm Salish Language School?
The application deadline for Nkwusm Salish Language School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nkwusm Salish Language School is North West Indian Bible School (20.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is 60281 Hillside Rd (12.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Missoula Valley Montessori (19.4 miles away)
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Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
Allison Rd.
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 360-2541
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Methodist
32485 Bible Ln
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4408
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Methodist
32485 Bible Ln
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4408
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students
Catholic
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
Allison Rd.
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 360-2541
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Methodist
32485 Bible Ln
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4408
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
2811 Latimer St
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 880-2819
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 728-3395
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Montessori School
3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Arlee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
10.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
10.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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