#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
Sussex School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Missoula, MT
B+Overall grade125 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
Private schools in Missoula, MT with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
Missoula International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Montana
Missoula, MT
B+Overall grade150 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Missoula since at least 2011
Missoula, MT
B+Overall grade283 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
Valley Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Montana
Missoula, MT
BOverall grade326 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT
Brightways Global Academy
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Montana
Missoula, MT
B-Overall grade134 students
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