Headwaters Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–8
Bozeman, MT
1005 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Bozeman
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Bozeman since at least 2011
Headwaters Academy is an independent private school in Bozeman, Montana, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 84 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 223% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Montana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Headwaters Academy 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 Headwaters Academy
What grades does Headwaters Academy serve?
Headwaters Academy serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Headwaters Academy?
About 84 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Headwaters Academy?
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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