St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 304 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,920
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Pre-K	27
Kind	30
1	22
2	33
3	25
4	39
5	28
6	36
7	36
8	28

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School Motto

Caritas Christi Urget Nos

Student Body

Total Students

304 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 17%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,920

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School Notes

As a Roman Catholic academic community, St. Joseph School affirms its commitment to providing comprehensive and challenging educational opportunities for their students which shall enable them to realize their full human potential spiritually, intellectually, creatively, physically and socially.
The school is dedicated to providing the tools with which all students can reach full maturity as caring, intelligent and faith-filled individuals.
St. Joseph School pledges to teach, model, and promote Gospel values rooted in Catholic principles and traditions in an environment of academic excellence.
The school shall enable students to develop as spiritually and intellectually well-rounded individuals willing to take their place as responsible citizens, committed to their faith community, and caretakers of God's creation.

As a Roman Catholic academic community, St. Joseph School affirms its commitment to providing comprehensive and challenging educational opportunities for their students which shall enable them to realize their full human potential spiritually, intellectually, creatively, physically and socially. The school is dedicated to providing the tools with which all students can reach full maturity as caring, intelligent and faith-filled individuals. St. Joseph School pledges to teach, model, and promote Gospel values rooted in Catholic principles and traditions in an environment of academic excellence. The school shall enable students to develop as spiritually and intellectually well-rounded individuals willing to take their place as responsible citizens, committed to their faith community, and caretakers of God's creation.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $7,920 for private students.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?

The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph School located?

St. Joseph School is located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Missoula, MT. There are 2 other private schools located in Rose Park.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montana is $7,315 for elementary schools and $8,527 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).