Welcome to Pioneer

The perfect setting for students to learn, collaborate and grow

Welcome to Pioneer

Pioneer Academy high school students enjoying their break at the backyard during lunch break

The perfect setting for students to learn, play and grow

Pioneer Academy offers a rigorous academic curriculum as well as a rich extracurricular life and extensive programs for collaborative, experiential and service learning on a state-of-the-art campus within the quiet and beautiful neighborhood of Wayne.

As an accredited, independent, college-preparatory school for grades Pre-K through 12, we are confident that you will find that Pioneer is a challenging, supportive, and dynamic academic home to a uniquely passionate and driven student body. 

Our students are independent thinkers and engaged doers. Pioneer Academy prepares students for post-secondary school success at university and personal excellence that goes beyond the classroom.

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Montessori Pre K • Elementary • Middle • High School
The warm, supportive, and caring staff, faculty, and administration will make you feel at home. Working in our small classes with our highly dedicated, skilled, and enthusiastic faculty members will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the 21st century.
A group of students in the room at Pioneer Montessori Pre K School

MONTESSORI PRE K

Pioneer Academy Montessori Pre K is a full day program for children ages 3-5. With our full-day Montessori program, your child will be provided the academic foundation and independence and the excellence that Pioneer Academy has been providing since 1999.

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LOWER SCHOOL

From the very first days of school, through inquiry-based activities, a challenging curriculum, and specialist classes, Lower School students build confidence in their ability to think and work both independently and collaboratively across subjects and disciplinary bounds.

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two students working on a group project during science class at Pioneer Academy, Best Private Middle School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Teachers help Middle School students incubate their curiosity and develop their aptitude for reading, writing, mathematical reasoning as well problem solving, social and collaborative engagement, foreign languages, creative expression, and athletics.

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UPPER SCHOOL

With the support and guidance of dedicated faculty, Pioneer students are encouraged to thrive as scholars, global citizens, athletes, artists, and future leaders. Our students are accepted to the top universities including Harvard, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Brown, UPenn, and many more.

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PIONEER BY NUMBERS

JANUARY

28

AP & HONORS COURSES
FEBRUARY

8:1

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
APRIL

100%

COLLEGE
ACCEPTANCE RATE
JULY

92%

ACCEPTED TO
TOP 100 COLLEGES

PIONEER SNAPSHOTS

Pioneer Academy, best private school in passaic county, Class of 2022 student holding a pennant after being accepted into Johns Hopkins University.
A group of high school students working on a chemistry experiment at Pioneer Academy, best private school in passaic county
Pioneer Academy varsity soccer team practicing in the turf field
Pioneer Academy students with their teacher during an AP English Literature class
Two Pioneer Academy middle school students playing chess in chess club
Pioneer Academy elementary students practicing with Taekwondo with their sensei
Pioneer Academy high school students taking a test during an AP class

Welcome

We look forward to getting to know you and your family. Our admissions team are happy to answer any questions you may have.

CONTACT US:
admissions@pioneeracademy.org

(973) 405-5169 ext. 120
Two high school students talking about their college options with Director of College Counseling

COLLEGE COUNSELING

The College Counseling Department provides each student with personalized career planning and clearly outlines their path through each year spent at Pioneer. Counselors assist students in their search for colleges that are well suited both academically, and financially.
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