Very Good
#15 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 23% of private schools
Headwaters Academy
Middle School · Bozeman, MT
A private middle school in Bozeman, MT serving grades 6th – 8th.
1005 DURSTON RD, Bozeman, MT 59715
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Headwaters Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
$755,300
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak PotentialPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Emerge Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Chief Joseph Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 757 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Headwaters Academy is listed in Bozeman, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Headwaters Academy
Headwaters Academy is a private middle school in Bozeman, MT, serving approximately 94 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Headwaters Academy
What grades does Headwaters Academy serve?
Headwaters Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Headwaters Academy?
Headwaters Academy has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Headwaters Academy rank in MT?
Headwaters Academy ranks #15 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Headwaters Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Headwaters Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Headwaters Academy a private school?
Yes, Headwaters Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Headwaters Academy a religious school?
No, Headwaters Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gallatin County
- Phone
- (406) 585-9997
- Area population (ZIP 59715)
- 39,275
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59715; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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