Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown

Best Montana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools with special program emphasis serving 348 students in Montana.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Montana include Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Montana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Headwaters Academy
Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Missoula International School
Missoula International School Photo - Our new school is located in the heart of Missoula with beautiful mountain views on all sides. Walking distance to the Clark Fork River and downtown
Special Program Emphasis
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Cutswood School
Special Program Emphasis
308 Popimi Street
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3518
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
Educatio
Special Program Emphasis
402 S K. St
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 202-8201
Grades: PK-5
| 12 students
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Montana?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Montana include Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Montana?
5 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Montana.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Montana?
Montana private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 17%.

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