Pioneers Academy

1604 Brookdale Dr Minneapolis, MN 55444
pioneersacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Pioneers Academy in Minneapolis, MN, is a co–ed Islamic private school serving preschool through fifth grade with an enrollment of 70 students.
  • Founded in 2017, the school operates in a suburban community and offers a program with a special emphasis for elementary grades.
  • The student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by a faculty of 8 teachers.
  • Approximately 58% of the student body identifies as students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Minnesota for diversity.
  • Pioneers Academy is an affordable suburban preschool and elementary school option within the Minneapolis area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pioneers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for Pioneers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,470 for elementary schools and $19,941 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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