How much does private school cost in Missoula?

Private school in Missoula averages $8,000/year in 2026 — 35% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $5,400/year; independent and prep schools average $15,500/year. Missoula has approximately 40 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Missoula for 2026?

Missoula private school tuition ranges from $4,400 to $12,500/year. The city average is $8,000/year ($667/month). Religious schools run lower at $5,400/year; top independent day schools can reach $12,500+.

How does Missoula private school cost compare to the national average?

Missoula private school tuition averages $8,000/year, which is 35% below the national average ($12,350/year). Missoula is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Missoula?

The most affordable private schools in Missoula are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $5,400/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Missoula 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Missoula?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Missoula's average of $8,000/year, a household income of $67,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Missoula average $8,000/year. 35% below national avg. Religious schools run $5,400/year; independent schools average $15,500/year.

City Average

$8,000

per year

Monthly Est.

$667

per month

Private Schools

in Missoula

vs National

-$4,350

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Missoula (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$6,800/yr

~$566/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$8,000/yr

~$666/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$9,600/yr

~$800/mo

Tuition by School Type in Missoula

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$5,400/yr

-33% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$15,500/yr

-38% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$8,000/yr

-35% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Missoula

Starting From

$4,400

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$8,000

Typical school

Top End

$12,500+

Elite prep schools

Most Missoula private schools fall between $4,400 and $12,500/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Missoula: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Loyola Sacred Heart High School (Missoula)	$9,200	Catholic	9–12
Montana Academy (Missoula area)	$44,800–$52,000	Independent (Therapeutic)	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.