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Garden City Montessori
Elementary School
3035 S RUSSELL ST, Missoula, MT 59801
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Garden City Montessori
Elementary School in Missoula · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Garden City Montessori
Garden City Montessori is a private elementary school in Missoula, MT. Garden City Montessori serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Garden City Montessori is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Garden City Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Garden City Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Garden City Montessori compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Missoula, MT
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Garden City Montessori (this school) | — |
| Russell School | 7.6 |
| Lewis & Clark School | 8.6 |
| Franklin School | 6.7 |
| Paxson School | 8.6 |
| Chief Charlo School | 8.0 |
| Hawthorne School | 8.5 |
| Lowell School | 5.7 |
| Target Range School | 8.0 |
| Jeannette Rankin El | 8.6 |
| Hellgate El Primary Grades | 7.5 |
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | 7.4 |
| Rattlesnake Elementary School | 8.8 |
| DeSmet School | 8.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Address
- 3035 S RUSSELL ST, Missoula, MT 59801
- Phone
- (406) 240-0290
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MT aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3035 S RUSSELL ST, Missoula, MT 59801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garden City Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lewis & Clark School (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Paxson School (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away). Additionally, Chief Charlo School (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away). For more schools in Missoula, see our Missoula schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Russell School Missoula | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| BRIGHTWAYS GLOBAL ACADEMY Missoula | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Sentinel High School Missoula | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Middle School Missoula | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Lewis & Clark School Missoula | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Franklin School Missoula | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Missoula | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Meadow Hill Middle School Missoula | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Porter Middle School Missoula | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Paxson School Missoula | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| LOYOLA SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Missoula | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| SUSSEX SCHOOL Missoula | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Missoula | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Chief Charlo School Missoula | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Missoula | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL Missoula | 1.5 mi | — |
| Hellgate High School Missoula | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ACADEMY Missoula | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lowell School Missoula | 2.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Big Sky High School Missoula | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,022
Median Home Value
$393,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
31,127
College Educated
51.4%
Homeownership
40.8%
Avg Commute
15.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
31.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garden City Montessori
What grades does Garden City Montessori serve?
Garden City Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Garden City Montessori?
Garden City Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Montessori is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Garden City Montessori a private school?
Yes, Garden City Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Garden City Montessori a religious school?
No, Garden City Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 17
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Phone
- (406) 240-0290
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