Missoula International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Missoula, MT
808 S 3rd St W, Missoula, MT 59801
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Montana
- The largest independent school in Missoula
- One of the most diverse private schools in Montana
- Serving families in Missoula since at least 2011
In Missoula, Montana, Missoula International School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 150 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 150
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Missoula International School whether it takes part.
- Student Scholarship Organization tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Missoula International School
What grades does Missoula International School serve?
Missoula International School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Missoula International School?
About 150 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Missoula International School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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