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
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
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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
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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
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