Pioneer Montessori

Pioneer Montessori in Pioneer, CA, is a nonsectarian, co–ed rural school serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 43 students.
The school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 43:1, reflecting its small instructional staff size.
Pioneer Montessori's student body includes 33% students of color, contributing to the diversity of this rural early learning program.
As a Montessori school, it provides educational programs focused on preschool and kindergarten levels within the Pioneer community.
Located in a rural area, Pioneer Montessori offers a Montessori early learning program distinct from larger nearby California K–8 private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pioneer Montessori?
The application deadline for Pioneer Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in California is $17,596 for elementary schools and $23,454 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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