Valley Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 357 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Valley Christian School
Pre-K	30
Kind	28
1	24
2	32
3	26
4	29
5	17
6	33
7	28
8	26
9	23
10	21
11	24
12	16

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Year Founded

1979

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Student Body

Total Students

357 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 17%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

Biology Chemistry

English CompEconomics

English LitGerman

Average SAT score

1200

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

conservative

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Community ServiceStudent Leadership

Club or Organization:

Home EconomicsIndustrial Arts

Spanish

Arts and Music Programs:

Band and ChoirPerforming Arts

School Notes

Valley Christian is an interdenominational, biblically-based Christian school that partners with parents to help their childrenachieve academic excellence, develop a Christian worldview, andprepare them for a lifetime of authentic faithfulness to JesusChrist.

Valley Christian is an interdenominational, biblically-basedChristian school that partners with parents to help their childrenachieve academic excellence, develop a Christian worldview, andprepare them for a lifetime of authentic faithfulness to JesusChrist.
Our school presently serves an on-site student body consisting of approximately 360 Pre-K through grade 12 students. We are located in Missoula, Montana. Our students and staffenjoy a spacious campus that sits on eight acres. Our 63,000 squarefeet of facilities consist of three buildings containing 30 classrooms, a library, computer labs, science labs, an auditorium, a full-size gym, a weight room, and music and art rooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Valley Christian School cost?

Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Valley Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Valley Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Valley Christian School offer?

Valley Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Valley Christian School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/14/2025

Authentic, Christ centered community!

- Posted by Administrator - BB

5 10/27/2022

Valley Christian School provides high-quality education and many extra-curricular activities. From sports to performing arts to industrial arts, students have a wide variety of interests to choose from. Preschool classes are just as engaging as high school courses. Teachers genuinely love their students and the administration is supportive and caring. Excellent school!

- Posted by Administrator - H

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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).