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Sussex School

1800 S 2nd St W Missoula, MT 59801

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,246
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Sussex School provides a progressive K8 education that uses the arts, outdoors, and challenging, relevant curriculum to develop critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,246
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sussex School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres

Student Body

Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 17%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Full kindergarten: $13,997; Full 1st-4th grades: $14,247, full 5-8th gardes: $14,495.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
Admissions Director
Carol Schwartz
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
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Arts and Music Programs:
ArtDrama
Music


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Programming

School Notes

Our Vision:We envision a world where all children have access to a student-centered and joyful education.

Our Mission:At Sussex School, our mission is toprovide a challenging, progressive curriculum in a nurturing environment,so that students can become confident, enthusiastic learners and caring participantsin their local and global communities.

Our Values:Sussex School provides a progressive K8 education that uses the arts, outdoors, and challenging, relevant curriculum to develop critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students.
  • Critical Thinking:Sussex students investigate how to ask relevant questions, make coherent decisions, evaluate complex material, develop ingenuity, and seek alternative perspectives. At Sussex we develop good judgement by asking questions.
  • Creativity:Sussex students are encouraged to make new connections and generate original ideas that have value. Imagination and innovation are fostered through the development of students interests and passions. At Sussex we incubate fresh thinking in the systems thatsurround us.
  • Courage:Sussex students understand how to persevere when confronted with difficulty or fear, lean into challenges, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and value debate and discussion. At Sussex we encourage students to discover their best selves by taking risks.
  • Citizenship:Sussex students experience the value of community participation and learn how to communicate ideas and beliefs effectively, listen compassionately, disagree civilly, and effect positive change collaboratively. At Sussex we build leaders and changemakers.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sussex School cost?
Sussex School's tuition is approximately $14,246 for private students.
What schools are Sussex School often compared to?
Sussex School is often viewed alongside schools like Missoula International School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sussex School offer?
Sussex School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding and Swimming. Sussex School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Montana for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Sussex School?
The application deadline for Sussex School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sussex School located?
Sussex School is located in the River Road neighborhood of Missoula, MT.

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The average private school tuition in Missoula, MT is $17,433 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missoula, MT is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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