Private schools in Missoula County, MT
14 schools across Alberton, Missoula. About 1,334 students in all (2023-24).
Missoula County private schools at a glance
There are 14 private schools in Missoula County. By affiliation: 2 Catholic, 6 other Christian, 6 nonsectarian. 12 teach elementary grades and 7 teach high school; 2 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 5 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 6 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 75% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 43 students and 7 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| North West Indian Bible School | 1-12 | 26 |
| Aspire High School | K-12 | 43 |
| Aspire School | 6-12 | 28 |
| Brightways Global Academy | PreK-12 | 134 |
| First Lutheran Classical School | PreK-8 | 18 |
| Lighthouse Baptist Academy | 3-9 | 4 |
| Loyola Sacred Heart High School | 9-12 | 143 |
| Missoula Christian Montessori | PreK-6 | 24 |
| Missoula International School | PreK-8 | 150 |
| Mountain View Christian School | PreK-8 | 15 |
| St. Joseph School | PreK-8 | 283 |
| Summit Montessori | PreK-4 | 15 |
| Sussex School | K-8 | 125 |
| Valley Christian School | PreK-12 | 326 |
Private schools
What Montana pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Missoula County
Neighboring counties
- Lake County (5)
- Ravalli County (4)
- Silver Bow County (3)
- Flathead County (9)
- Sanders County (3)
- Lewis and Clark County (6)
- Teton County (1)
- Glacier County (1)
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