The Missoula Community School (MCS), located in the heart of Missoula, is an independent early childhood school with a focus on progressive education.
MCS offers creative and nurturing programs for children ages 2-6 during the school year, ages 2-8 during the summer.
We offer a welcoming and collaborative environment for parents and families.
MCS strives to provide children with developmentally appropriate opportunities to participate in an interdependent and interactive community.
Classrooms weave in mindfulness based approaches to nurture growth in focus, self-control, self-regulation and empathy.
Home to the original Superheroes of Kindness, classrooms also weave in a focus on kindness and compassion.
Just as we celebrate each child as unique and special, MCS celebrates Missoula as a unique and special place.
We rely on the many natural and cultural resources of our extended community as an integral part of our curriculum.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Missoula Community School?
The application deadline for Missoula Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Missoula Community School is Loyola Sacred Heart High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 181 students 0.2 miles 320 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-6101
0.2
9-12
181
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 304 students 0.3 miles 503 Edith St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 549-1290
0.3
PK-8
304
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Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-8 | 199 students 0.4 miles 808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
0.4
PK-8
199
Garden City Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-3 | 42 students 0.6 miles 3035 S. Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 240-0290
0.6
PK-3
42
Grades: K-12 | 49 students 0.8 miles 1001 Cleveland Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-6884
0.8
K-12
49
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