Very Good
#146 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 27% of private schools
Pioneer Academy
School
164 TOTOWA RD, Wayne, NJ 07470
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#146 of 534
In Wayne
#3 of 5
public schools
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About Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy is a private school in Wayne, NJ. Pioneer Academy serves approximately 310 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Pioneer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Pioneer 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
BetaHow Pioneer Academy compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Wayne, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Academy (this school) | 7.0 |
| Randall Carter Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Wayne Valley High School | 6.2 |
| James Fallon Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Lafayette Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Passaic County Technical Institute | 7.8 |
| Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy | 6.3 |
| Ryerson Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | 7.6 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School | 7.3 |
| George Washington Middle School | 7.3 |
| Packanack Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Preakness Early Childhood Center | 7.8 |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Wayne Hills High School | 6.4 |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | 8.0 |
| Albert Payson Terhune Elementary | 6.8 |
| Pines Lake Elementary School | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 NJ.
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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 NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
164 TOTOWA RD, Wayne, NJ 07470
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pioneer Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Randall Carter Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Fallon Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Little Falls), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wayne, see our Wayne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CALVARY LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 1.1 mi | — |
| Wayne Valley High School Wayne | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| James Fallon Elementary School Wayne | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Washington Park School Totowa | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Randall Carter Elementary School Wayne | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Lafayette Elementary School Wayne | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Memorial School Totowa | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| LAKEVIEW LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 1.5 mi | — |
| MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Memorial Middle School Woodland Park | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 1 Little Falls | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy Wayne | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Passaic County Technical Institute Wayne | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| School 27 Paterson | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School Wayne | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School Wayne | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07470 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$151,561
Median Home Value
$596,700
Median Rent
$2,126/mo
Population
54,131
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
3%
Median Age
41.7
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|---|---|
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| ACADEMY OF GREATNESS AND EXCELLENCE Teaneck, NJ | 6.9 |
| AN-NOOR ACADEMY Piscataway, NJ | 6.9 |
| HAWTHORNE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hawthorne, NJ | 6.8 |
| KINGSWAY LEARNING CENTER Voorhees, NJ | 6.8 |
| GOLDA OCH ACADEMY West Orange, NJ | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pioneer Academy
What grades does Pioneer Academy serve?
Pioneer Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pioneer Academy rank in NJ?
Pioneer Academy ranks #146 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Pioneer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pioneer Academy a private school?
Yes, Pioneer Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
No, Pioneer Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 405-5169
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