Pioneer Junior Academy is a Christian school presently offering grades 1-8 students opportunities to learn of Christ through biblical principles and teaching, character development,service to the community and high academic standards.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,750
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pioneer Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs are for non constituent students. Constituent students are subsidized by their membership church. Total other annual registration fees and costs per student are approximately 750 for all students and include all extra curricular clinics and
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Karen Purba
Admissions Associate
Doug Holway
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Co-Ed Pathfinder ClubNorthern New England Art Clinic Grades 5-8
Northern New England Music Clinic Grades 5-8Northern New England Outdoor School Grades 5-8
Weekly Art Classes Gades 1-8
School Notes
- School Motto: Educate for now and for eternity.
- Pioneer Junior Academy is a Christian school presently offering grades 1-8 students opportunities to learn of Christ through biblical principles and teaching, character development,service to the community and high academic standards.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pioneer Junior Academy cost?
Pioneer Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $2,750 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pioneer Junior Academy?
The acceptance rate of Pioneer Junior Academy is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 73%.
What sports does Pioneer Junior Academy offer?
Pioneer Junior Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding.
When is the application deadline for Pioneer Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Pioneer Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Pioneer Junior Academy is Cedarcrest School (4.5 miles away)
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Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
6.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
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Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ashuelot Valley Academy
Special Education School
31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 506-4665
7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
8.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Greenwood School ![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
6.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County ![Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.]( "Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County Photo - Montessori Schoolhouse Toddler Classroom, Keene, NH. School year programs for children ages 16 months to six years old.")
Montessori School
28 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-3301
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
92 Wilson St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2720
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Keene Montessori School
Montessori School
125 Railroad St
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4052
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Halifax West School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
9536.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Guilford Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
9538.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2669 Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
9538.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Governor Hunt Road
Vernon, VT 05354
(802) 254-5373
Vernon, VT 05354
(802) 254-5373
9539 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hinsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5332
9539.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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