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#27 of 60 private schools in MT
Top 43% of private schools
Pines Academy
Elementary School · Pinesdale, MT
A private elementary school in Pinesdale, MT serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
222 E 18TH ST, Pinesdale, MT 59841
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MT.
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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 MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pines Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average661/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,694
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59841; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Brown Primary K-4Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 5.0 mi | 530 | 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.
Pines Academy is listed in Pinesdale, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pines Academy
Pines Academy is a private elementary school in Pinesdale, MT, serving approximately 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pines Academy
What grades does Pines Academy serve?
Pines Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pines Academy?
Pines Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pines Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pines Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pines Academy rank in MT?
Pines Academy ranks #27 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Pines Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pines Academy 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 Pines Academy a private school?
Yes, Pines 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 Pines Academy a religious school?
Pines Academy has a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ravalli County
- Phone
- (406) 961-3055
- Area population (ZIP 59841)
- 847
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 59841; 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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