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Education

Missoula’s education system enjoys a rich heritage and strong reputation.

Beginning with excellent options for early childhood education, on through elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and continuing education for adults of all ages, Missoula offers a broad breadth and depth of educational opportunities for the entire family.

For more information, visit our pages about Missoula’s public and private schools and procedures for enrolling children in local schools.

You will also find information about post-secondary education options. From the University of Montana and the College of Technology to local specialty schools and enriching adult education options, Missoula has educational resources for everyone.

"Missoula is one of the best places to be; friendly people, supportive faculty, a great sense of community,
fantastic educational opportunities, and
beautiful, beautiful scenery."

- Princeton Review

The Naked Truth: How Art Modeling Transformed My Self-Image

By ANNA PENNER-RAY - I knew I would be naked, sketched by strangers for... more

Missoula Home to World Champion Cribbage Player

By ALYSE BACKUS - The best cribbage player in the world is DeLynn Colve... more

Start ‘Em Young! The Paxson Elementary School Running Club

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - When my son started kindergarten at Paxson Elemen... more

Firm Ground: Black Coffee Makes Its Mark in Missoula

By DILLON KATO - Black Coffee Roasting Company, started in 2010 by Matt McQuilkin and Jim Chapman, has been carving a niche in Missoula's gourmet coffee world.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on Mario Rivera and Jackie Robinson, Brian Kelly and Bobby Hauck, Wayne Gretsky and more!... more

Video: Nonprofits, University Offer Options to Reduce Drunk Driving

By GRADY HIGGINS and MATT HUDSON - Volunteers and student-supported services are working to reduce drunk driving and make the late-night streets of Missoula safer.... more

Local Vitamin Manufacturer Reaches Global Markets

By JON TWEETEN - In an inconspicuous building on Third Street, Nutritional Laboratories International makes supplements and vitamins that are sold all over the world.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on Josh Osweiiler, Alysheba--winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby, Marc Mariani and other tid-bits--all with ties to Missoula! ... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris digs up some trivia on baseball, the Seattle pro sports teams, Blair Kiel of Notre Dame, and other tid-bits--all with ties to Missoula! ... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time the University of Montana’s spring scrimmage was held under the lights on campus was 1959, at that time it was a varsity versus alumni game and when the Griz won they c... more

Step Up and Throw Down: The Cold Smoke Freeride 2012

By TRAVIS GOODKIND - On March 24, UMEM and Backcountry Racks & Skis hosted the first annual Cold Smoke Freeride Competition at Lost Trial Powder Mountain.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The events involving the firing of UM Athletic Director Jim O’Day and football coach Robin Pflugrad were gut-wrenching for all UM fans, but now Griz nation will turn its attention to... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Time to Dance. #13 Montana Grizzlies versus #4 Wisconsin Badgers in the first round. Let's Go Griz!... more

Coach Tinkle and the Montana Basketball Renaissance

There's basketball renaissance happening at the UM. From a guy who has always loved Grizzly basketball, I thank Coach Tinkle for returning Grizzly basketball to where it should be.... more

Photos & Multimedia: Griz Win the Big Sky Conference Championship

By PATRICK RECORD - Griz Nation filled the Adams Center and cheered the Montana basketball team on to win the Big Sky Conference finals against Weber State.... more

Photos & Multimedia: Griz Beat EWU, Advance to Finals

By PATRICK RECORD - It was déjà vu all over again for the Griz on Tuesday night. They beat Eastern Washington for the third time this season to advance to the BSC finals.... more

Multimedia: Griz Beat Weber, Win the Big Sky Conference

By PATRICK RECORD - Last Tuesday, the Griz showed up to win, and win they did. The Griz beat Weber State 66-51to claim the title of Big Sky Conference Champions.... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia about both men's and women's Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournaments. Go Griz!... more