Pioneer Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Ketchum, ID
211 2nd Ave N, Ketchum, ID 83340
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 10 Montessori schools in Idaho
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Ketchum since at least 2011
In Ketchum, Idaho, Pioneer Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 104 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 167 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 104
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 76 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Idaho
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Pioneer Montessori School whether it takes part.
- Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit · Tax credit or deduction
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 Pioneer Montessori School
What grades does Pioneer Montessori School serve?
Pioneer Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Pioneer Montessori School?
About 104 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pioneer Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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