Very Good
#9 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 13% of private schools
Missoula International School
Elementary School · Missoula, MT
A private elementary school in Missoula, MT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
808 S 3RD ST W, Missoula, MT 59801
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Missoula International School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missoula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,022
Median home value
$393,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
40.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Sussex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Lowell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Missoula International School is listed in Missoula, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Missoula International School
Missoula International School is a private elementary school in Missoula, MT, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Missoula International School
What grades does Missoula International School serve?
Missoula International School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Missoula International School?
Missoula International School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missoula International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missoula International School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Missoula International School rank in MT?
Missoula International School ranks #9 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Missoula International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Missoula International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Missoula International School a private school?
Yes, Missoula International School 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 Missoula International School a religious school?
No, Missoula International School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Phone
- (406) 542-9924
- Area population (ZIP 59801)
- 31,127
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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