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Valley Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Missoula, MT

2526 Sunset Ln, Missoula, MT 59804

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Montana
  • The largest Christian school in Missoula
  • Among the top 10 in Montana for graduates going to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Missoula since at least 2011

In Missoula, Montana, Valley Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 326 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 61% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 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–12
Students
326
Teachers
30 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 150 girls, 176 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
171 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of Christian schools in Montana.
    • Compared with 17 Christian schools in Montana.

    Students by survey year

    202’11–12224’13–14262’15–16262’17–18224’19–20335’21–22326’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K41
    K26
    124
    233
    325
    428
    517
    633
    728
    827
    924
    1022
    1124
    1215

    Student body

    White86%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Valley Christian School whether it takes part.

    More about Montana's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Valley Christian School

    What grades does Valley Christian School serve?

    Valley Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Valley Christian School?

    About 326 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Valley Christian 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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