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Chrysalis School Top 8 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)
Cottonwood Day School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

Montana Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 161

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 161

Top Ranked Montana Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

Cottonwood Day School Photo
Cottonwood Day School
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
(2)
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Chrysalis School Photo
Chrysalis School
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-girls | Special Education School
77 Trails End Rd
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 889-5577
(1)
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Map of Farming For The Future Academy
Farming For The Future Academy
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Special Education School
400 Veterans Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 253-4369
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Map of New Day
New Day
Gr: 4-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1724 Lampman Dr
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 869-0772
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Map of Yellowstone Academy
Yellowstone Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1750 Ray Of Hope Ln
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
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5
Private Schools
161
Students
$11,800
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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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