Cottonwood Day School
Special education school · Grades 1–10
Bozeman, MT
10180 Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Bozeman
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Bozeman, Montana, Cottonwood Day School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 10th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 87% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 150 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–10
- Students
- 28
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 150 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of special education schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cottonwood Day School whether it takes part.
- Student Scholarship Organization tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cottonwood Day School
What grades does Cottonwood Day School serve?
Cottonwood Day School serves grades 1–10.
How many students attend Cottonwood Day School?
About 28 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cottonwood Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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