Best Special Needs Schools in Tupelo, Mississippi (2026)

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Montessori School of Tupelo

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Tupelo, MSGrades PreK-8About $7,800 to $11,760 per year depending on program and hours (2025-26)

Montessori School of Tupelo has served families since 2002, with children from 8 weeks to 12 years old on our Mount Vernon Road campus. Our classrooms follow the Montessori model of mixed ages: infant, pre-toddler, toddler, early childhood for ages 3 to 6, lower elementary for ages 6 to 9, and upper elementary for ages 9 to 12. Outdoors, our Garden, Nature, and Farm School puts children to work planting, harvesting, and caring for farm animals through every season, using regenerative farming practices. Spanish and music are part of our enrichment program, and a school chef prepares snacks and lunch with help from a parent nutrition committee. Infant, toddler, and early childhood families choose a day ending at 2:30 p.m. or an extended day until 5:30 p.m., starting at 7:45 a.m. Parent committees for gardening, beautification and fundraising help run the school.

Montessori school (infant to elementary)
Montessori
Farm and garden program
Mixed-age classrooms

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Tupelo Special Education Services

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Tupelo, MS

Tupelo Public School District is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students, particularly those with special needs. The district serves a diverse range of learners, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students, ensuring that each child receives the tailored support they require to thrive. The school's core mission revolves around empowering students through innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and needs. Key initiatives include specialized academic support, social-emotional learning programs, and collaborative partnerships with families to create a holistic educational experience. The district prides itself on maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for personalized attention and fosters strong relationships between educators and students. Unique community events and initiatives, such as the Growing Healthy Waves program, further enhance the educational experience by promoting wellness and engagement with local resources. What sets Tupelo Public School District apart is its unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student feels valued and empowered. With a focus on building lasting connections and providing exceptional educational opportunities, the district stands as a beacon of support for families navigating the complexities of special education.

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Learning differences
Twice-exceptional
Public school

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Tupelo Public School District runs ongoing Child Find activities to identify, locate and evaluate children from birth through 21 who may have a disability and need special education or related services. Its Department of Special Education works from 903 Fillmore Drive in Tupelo, phone (662) 841-8855, and serves students with disabilities across the district's schools.

For infants and toddlers under three, Mississippi's First Steps Early Intervention Program, run by the State Department of Health, accepts referrals by phone at 1-800-451-3903 or through a referral form. From age three, the school district takes over. Mississippi also offers an Education Scholarship Account for students with disabilities who had an active IEP from a public school district within three years of applying. Families who take it give up their child's individual right to a free appropriate public education while participating.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Tupelo

Who evaluates a Tupelo child under age 3?

Mississippi's First Steps Early Intervention Program, run by the State Department of Health, serves infants and toddlers under three with a developmental delay or a diagnosed condition likely to cause delay. A parent or doctor can make a referral by phone at 1-800-451-3903. Our early intervention guide explains what happens at age three.

How do I ask Tupelo Public School District for an evaluation?

Contact the Department of Special Education at (662) 841-8855, or talk with your child's school, and follow up with a written request that describes your concerns. The district's Child Find duty covers children from birth through 21. Our evaluation request guide includes a sample letter you can adapt.

What is Mississippi's Education Scholarship Account?

Created by the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, it gives parents of children with disabilities money for private school tuition or other allowable expenses. A student must live in Mississippi and have had an active IEP from a public school district within three years of applying. The Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education runs it.

What do families give up with a Mississippi ESA?

Parents sign an agreement not to enroll the child in a public school, and they acknowledge the child has no individual right to a free appropriate public education from the home district while in the program. They must also document the disability every three years and cannot combine the ESA with the state's dyslexia or speech-language therapy scholarships.

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