Pioneer Montessori in Pioneer, CA, is a nonsectarian, co–ed rural school serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 43 students.
The school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 43:1, reflecting its small instructional staff size.
Pioneer Montessori's student body includes 33% students of color, contributing to the diversity of this rural early learning program.
As a Montessori school, it provides educational programs focused on preschool and kindergarten levels within the Pioneer community.
Located in a rural area, Pioneer Montessori offers a Montessori early learning program distinct from larger nearby California K–8 private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pioneer Montessori?
The application deadline for Pioneer Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Pioneer Montessori is Independent Trails (22.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Community Christian School (5.0 miles away)
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(530) 672-9462
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(530) 672-9462
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(209) 736-6394
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(209) 296-7773
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
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Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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(530) 642-9903
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(209) 296-7773
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(209) 296-7773
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Monarch Montessori
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(209) 245-6313
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
23.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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(530) 677-1776
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 28 students
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
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Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
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