Montana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools with special program emphasis serving 408 students in Montana.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Montana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top schools: The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Montana include Headwaters Academy and Missoula International School.
About these schools: 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 408

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 408

Top Ranked Montana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Headwaters Academy Photo
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Missoula International School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
808 South Third Street West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Map of Cutswood School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
308 Popimi Street
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3518
Missoula Community School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
239 S 5th St W
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-2833
Map of Nkwusm Salish Language School
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050

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 Headwaters Academy and Missoula International School.
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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