For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 348 students in Montana.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Montana include Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Montana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
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 Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Headwaters Academy![Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.]( "Headwaters Academy Photo - Water testing on the Gallatin River in Bozeman, MT.")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Durston Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9997
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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]( "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
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-9924
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cutswood School
Special Program Emphasis
308 Popimi Street
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3518
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3518
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Nkwusm Salish Language School
Special Program Emphasis
72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Montana?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Montana include Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Montana?
5 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Montana.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Montana?
Montana private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 16%.
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