Primrose Montessori School

600 South Ave. East Missoula, MT 59806

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Primrose Montessori was established in its current location in 1983 by Nancy Deskins.
  • Primrose Montessori contains a broad array of Montessori materials and activities.
  • We recognize that each child is a unique individual longing to develop.
  • Primrose Montessori is a place where children explore, unfold, and blossom.
  • Primrose Montessori is where children are prepared to begin their education for life.
  • Unique to the primary classroom are the concrete materials used to illustrate abstract ideas.
  • The activities fall into four major areas: practical life, sensorial, language, and mathematics.
  • Music, art, history, geography, gardening, physical education, and social graces are also part of the daily curriculum.
  • The children learn to work at tasks from the beginning to end, develop self-discipline and the capacity for concentration.
  • Courtesy, respect, and grace naturally develop as the child grows in the Montessori community.
  • The younger children are guided by the teacher and by observing and working with the other children.
  • Primrose Montessori was established in its current location in 1983 by Nancy Deskins.
  • Primrose Montessori contains a broad array of Montessori materials and activities.
  • We recognize that each child is a unique individual longing to develop.
  • Primrose Montessori is a place where children explore, unfold, and blossom.
  • Primrose Montessori is where children are prepared to begin their education for life.
  • Unique to the primary classroom are the concrete materials used to illustrate abstract ideas.
  • The activities fall into four major areas: practical life, sensorial, language, and mathematics.
  • Music, art, history, geography, gardening, physical education, and social graces are also part of the daily curriculum.
  • The children learn to work at tasks from the beginning to end, develop self-discipline and the capacity for concentration.
  • Courtesy, respect, and grace naturally develop as the child grows in the Montessori community.
  • The younger children are guided by the teacher and by observing and working with the other children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Primrose Montessori School often compared to?
Primrose Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Missoula Valley Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Primrose Montessori School?
The application deadline for Primrose Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Primrose Montessori School located?
Primrose Montessori School is located in the University District neighborhood of Missoula, MT.

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The average private school tuition in Missoula, MT is $17,433 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missoula, MT is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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