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Paxson School

Missoula, Montana · Grades PreK to 5 · Missoula Elem

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About Paxson School

Located in Missoula, Montana, Paxson School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 415 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Missoula. There are about 16.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (25.7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city. It is one of 13 schools in Missoula Elem School District. Within 5 miles there are 34 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	101 Evans, Missoula, MT 59801
Phone	(406) 542-4055
School district	Missoula Elem
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	415
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.7
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Missoula County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 301857000576). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hellgate High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Missoula · 0.5 mi Loyola Sacred Heart High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Missoula · 0.5 mi St Joseph SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Missoula · 0.6 mi Missoula Christian MontessoriPrivate, Greek Orthodox · Grades PreK to 6Missoula · 0.6 mi Washington Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Missoula · 0.6 mi Lewis & Clark SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Missoula · 0.8 mi Sentinel High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Missoula · 0.9 mi Missoula International SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Missoula · 1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Paxson School serve?

Paxson School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Paxson School?

Paxson School reported 415 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxson School?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 415 students and 25.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Paxson School a public or charter school?

Paxson School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Paxson School in?

Paxson School is part of Missoula Elem School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mt/missoula-elem-school-district/

Where is Paxson School located?

Paxson School is at 101 Evans, Missoula, MT 59801. The phone number is (406) 542-4055.

How many other schools are near Paxson School?

There are 34 other schools within 5 miles of Paxson School in our directory.