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#29 of 82 private schools in ID
Top 34% of private schools
Pioneer Montessori School
Elementary School · Ketchum, ID
A private elementary school in Ketchum, ID serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
211 2ND AVE N, Ketchum, ID 83340
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ID.
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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
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Where Pioneer Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ketchum), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,650
Median home value
$860,400
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Hemingway Steam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Community School-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Sun Valley Community School-upperPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pioneer Montessori School is listed in Ketchum, ID; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pioneer Montessori School
Pioneer Montessori School is a private elementary school in Ketchum, ID, serving approximately 44 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 82 private schools in ID.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Montessori School
What grades does Pioneer Montessori School serve?
Pioneer Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pioneer Montessori School?
Pioneer Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Montessori School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pioneer Montessori School rank in ID?
Pioneer Montessori School ranks #29 of 82 private schools in ID.
What is Pioneer Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pioneer Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Pioneer Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pioneer Montessori School a religious school?
No, Pioneer Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Blaine County
- Phone
- (208) 726-9060
- Area population (ZIP 83340)
- 5,379
- Area median age
- 53.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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