Private School Cost: Boise vs Missoula
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $8,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Boise
ID
$8,000
avg tuition/year
Missoula
MT
$8,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Boise | Missoula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,000/yr | $8,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $5,400/yr | +$100 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,500/yr | $15,500/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,800/yr | $6,800/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,000/yr | $8,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $9,600/yr | $9,600/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Boise
$104,000
Missoula
$104,000
Sample Schools
Boise
The Ambrose School (Boise)
Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr
Boise Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Missoula
Loyola Sacred Heart High School (Missoula)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr
Montana Academy (Missoula area)
Independent (Therapeutic) · 9–12 · $44,800-$52,000/yr
About This Comparison
This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.
Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.