THE PIONEER WAY
Pioneer Academy prepares young people for exceptional lives of purpose and accomplishment as global citizens, devoted to personal excellence and the greater good. Since our founding in 1999, we at Pioneer Academy have worked endlessly to establish a tradition of excellence and integrity, while continuously knitting a tapestry of accomplishment and impact in rigorous and ethics-driven college-preparatory education of students from PreK to 12.
Pre-K Montessori
Pioneer Academy faculty and staff are committed to helping both children and their families make the most of their academic, social, and personal growth within the safe and supportive environment of our learning community.
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Lower School
Lower School students learn to appreciate the diversity of their peers, explore new languages and concepts, build self-confidence, develop their social and emotional intelligence, and gain agency in their own learning.
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Middle School
A nurturing learning environment and community provides Middle School students the space, guidance, and tools for developing their nascent enthusiasm for learning and burgeoning sense of accomplishment while navigating the dynamic balance between academic mastery, creative thinking, and social-emotional learning.
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Upper School
Upper School students are empowered to mine their curiosity and discover their potential while deepening their respect for one another and their understanding and practice of creativity, collaboration, resilience, empathy, and service-leadership.
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Your Path to the Top
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Pioneer Quick Facts
100%
College Acceptance
Rate
8:1
Student to Faculty
Ratio
80+
Student Clubs
& Activities
92%
Students accepted to TOP 100 Colleges
1570
Highest
SAT Score
74%
of Faculty with
Masters/PhD Degree
$5.3M
Scholarships Awarded (2023)
28
AP & Honors
Courses
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STEAM Education
![A high school student discussing his applications with Pioneer Academy Director of College Counseling](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61c52b1cf164120cc3c2f1f1/6211b6de5b76a99e9b1d487a_college_guidance.webp)
Result Driven College Guidance
![A Pioneer Academy student with two Tanzanian primary school students during a relief project in Tanzania](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61c52b1cf164120cc3c2f1f1/6211b35490fc4ea3fc7420bf_tanzania_community_service.webp)
Global Citizenship
360 Education
Pioneer Academy offers its students a full spectrum of outstanding academic programs enhanced by an impressive array of peer leadership, global immersion, athletic, and extracurricular activities.
Pioneer Academy offers its students a full spectrum of outstanding academic programs enhanced by an impressive array of peer leadership, global immersion, athletic, and extracurricular activities.
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Day & Boarding
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Clubs & Activities
Our Stories
Alumni
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Student
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Parent
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Faculty
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