St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Missoula, MT
503 Edith St, 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
- Serving families in Missoula since at least 2011
In Missoula, Montana, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 283 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Helena. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 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
- 283
- Teachers
- 22.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 150 girls, 133 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Helena
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
- Compared with 12 Catholic elementary schools in Montana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph School
What grades does St. Joseph School serve?
St. Joseph School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 283 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph 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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