For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 special education private schools serving 161 students in Montana.
The top ranked special education private school in Montana is Cottonwood Day School.
Top Ranked Montana Special Education Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Farming For The Future Academy
Special Education School
400 Veterans Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
New Day
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Yellowstone Academy
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Montana?
The top ranked special education private schools in Montana is Cottonwood Day School.
How many special education private schools are located in Montana?
5 special education private schools are located in Montana.
How diverse are special education private schools in Montana?
Montana special education private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Montana private school average of 17%.
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