Missoula Valley Montessori provides an outstanding Montessori education to students aged 2 through third grade.
We create a welcoming, nurturing environment which guides children in reaching their full potential.
At MVM we create a setting where children are valued and honored, families feel welcome and honored, and the community is enriched by our presence.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please see our website for details.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please visit our website for details.
Admissions Director
Kim Mead or Catherine Reilly
School Notes
- Our goal is to provide a welcoming, nurturing Montessori environment for young children, which guides them in reaching their full potential. MVM strives to create a setting where children are valued and honored; the families feel welcome and informed and the community is enriched by our presence. Through keen observation, a well-prepared environment and our commitment to lifelong learning, we provide an exceptional Montessori education. We are dedicated to instilling in the children respect for the environment, honesty in relationships and compassion for those around them.
- The primary tenet in the Montessori philosophy is that all children are unique, capable individuals who are to be respected as different from adults and from one another. They all carry within themselves the adult they will one day become. Through years of research and keen scientific observation, Dr. Montessori came to profound conclusions. At MVM we adhere to these tenets: a well prepared environment with attention to sequence, order, beauty and detail; the finest Montessori materials which instill independence, concentration and self correction and teachers who are keen observers, fully trained and well prepared. At MVM your child will be supported not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Missoula Valley Montessori often compared to?
Missoula Valley Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Primrose Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Does Missoula Valley Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Missoula Valley Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Missoula Valley Montessori?
The application deadline for Missoula Valley Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Missoula Valley Montessori located?
Missoula Valley Montessori is located in the Westside neighborhood of Missoula, MT.
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