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#69 of 82 private schools in ID

Pine Grove Academy

Elementary School

510 S CLEARWATER LOOP STE 101, Post Falls, ID 83854

Private

Enrollment

86

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Idaho private schools

#69 of 82

In Post Falls

#2 of 3

public schools

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Pine Grove Academy

5.1/10

Elementary School in Post Falls · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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About Pine Grove Academy

Pine Grove Academy is a private elementary school in Post Falls, ID. Pine Grove Academy serves approximately 86 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Pine Grove Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 82 private schools in ID.

How it compares1.3 pts below ID schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • ID avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 86 students, Pine Grove Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Pine Grove Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Pine Grove Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pine Grove Academy compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Post Falls, ID

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
18.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
86
This School
vs
417
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Pine Grove Academy Post Falls Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Pine Grove Academy (this school) 5.1
WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.6
SELTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.8
FREDERICK POST KINDER CENTER 5.4
MULLAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.8
RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.6
POST FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.7
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY 6.4
GREENSFERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.8
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.3
TREATY ROCK ELEMENTARY 8.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 675
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 86
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ID

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

510 S CLEARWATER LOOP STE 101, Post Falls, ID 83854

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pine Grove Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty Creek Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Liberty Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is GREENSFERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 5.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Liberty Lake Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Liberty Lake), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Post Falls, see our Post Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.3 mi
School Distance Rating
East Farms STEAM School Newman Lake 2.1 mi 6.7
WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls 2.5 mi 4.6
SELTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls 2.7 mi 5.8
RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Post Falls 3.0 mi 5.6
MULLAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls 2.9 mi 5.8
FREDERICK POST KINDER CENTER Post Falls 2.9 mi 5.4
NEW VISION HIGH SCHOOL Post Falls 3.0 mi 5.3
POST FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL Post Falls 3.4 mi 6.7
Liberty Creek Elementary School Liberty Lake 4.2 mi 8.8
CVSD Open Doors Programs Liberty Lake 4.1 mi 7.0
Liberty Lake Elementary Liberty Lake 4.3 mi 7.3
STEPPING STONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Liberty Lake 4.4 mi
Otis Orchards School Otis Orchards 4.6 mi 5.4
GREENSFERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls 5.0 mi 8.8
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY Post Falls 4.9 mi 6.4
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Post Falls 5.1 mi 6.2
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Post Falls 5.1 mi 5.3
MARY IMMACULATE QUEEN SCHOOL Rathdrum 7.5 mi 6.5
ST JOSEPH SEMINARY Rathdrum 7.5 mi
GENESIS PREP ACADEMY Post Falls 5.3 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 83854 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,820

Median Home Value

$433,700

Median Rent

$1,311/mo

Population

53,152

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

69.2%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Median Age

36

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SANDPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ponderay, ID 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pine Grove Academy

What grades does Pine Grove Academy serve?

Pine Grove Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pine Grove Academy?

Pine Grove Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Academy is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pine Grove Academy rank in ID?

Pine Grove Academy ranks #69 of 82 private schools in ID.

What is Pine Grove Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Grove Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pine Grove Academy a private school?

Yes, Pine Grove Academy is a private coeducational school with a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Pine Grove Academy a religious school?

Pine Grove Academy has a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
86
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
135 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Kootenai County

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