The Pioneer School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
St. Augustine, FL
2299 Rolling Hills Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- One of 2 independent schools in St. Augustine
The Pioneer School is an independent private school in St. Augustine, Florida, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 49 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 206% since 2017–18. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 49
- Teachers
- 5.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 21 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of independent elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 53% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pioneer School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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 The Pioneer School
What grades does The Pioneer School serve?
The Pioneer School serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend The Pioneer School?
About 49 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pioneer School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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