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#22 of 60 private schools in MT

Top 35% of private schools

St Joseph School

Elementary School · Missoula, MT

A private elementary school in Missoula, MT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

503 EDITH ST, Missoula, MT 59801

  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,235.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment284
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Joseph 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some 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)

White89.1%
Black3.9%
Two or More3.2%
Asian2.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Missoula International SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.5 mi144Compare →
Paxson SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–50.6 mi418Compare →
Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.0 mi282Compare →
Lewis & Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.1 mi423Compare →

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.

St Joseph School is listed in Missoula, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Joseph School

St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Missoula, MT, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 60 private schools in MT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Joseph School

What grades does St Joseph School serve?

St Joseph School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph School?

St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph School rank in MT?

St Joseph School ranks #22 of 60 private schools in MT.

What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joseph School a religious school?

St Joseph School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
284
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Small City
County
Missoula County
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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