School's goal is to provide outstanding montessori education for the children at the preschool through elementary level, and an exemplary model of montessori education for the community of Missoula.
Garden City Montessori offers an optimum learning environment rich in language, mathematics, science, cultural studies and fine arts.
Each child is enabled to realize their greatest potential and to become confident and contributing members of their community.
Our approach to education begins with a deep respect for each child as an individual, and the understanding that each childs individual growth is interwoven with responsibility toward others.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Garden City Montessori?
The application deadline for Garden City Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Garden City Montessori located?
Garden City Montessori is located in the Southgate Triangle neighborhood of Missoula, MT.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Garden City Montessori is Christian Assembly Foursquare Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Missoula International School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Missoula International School ![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]( "Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown")
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
Missoula Community School ![Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!]( "Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Tuition listed
1905 W. Sussex Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 493-6886
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3700 S Russell St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-3334
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-3334
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Missoula International School ![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]( "Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown")
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-8327
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Missoula International School ![Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown]( "Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown")
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Missoula Community School ![Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!]( "Missoula Community School Photo - Exploring our world on Bug Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
2526 Sunset Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-0482
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Lutheran Classical School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2808 S Ave W
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-3311
2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 42 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 S. 11th St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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