Pioneer Academy

Pioneer Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
164 Totowa Rd,  Wayne, NJ
4.3
4.5
395 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Owen Akman
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$23,900
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
710
Verbal
660
Average ACT
27
Math
28
English
26
Reading
25
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
76%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
93.9%
Female
6.1%
White
77.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Boarding HS in New Jersey
#7 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#13 Best Private HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 74 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 66 Students
Princeton University 43 Students
Columbia University 39 Students
Boston University 38 Students
Cornell University 33 Students
University of Pennsylvania 33 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 27 Students
Brown University 26 Students
Yale University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Biology 14 Students
Economics 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Finance 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Chemistry 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 74 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/11/2025
As a high school senior applying to colleges my counselor Mr. Kim has been amazing. Honestly one of the biggest benefits of this school is having access to amazing counselors such as himself. He has helped me so much in the college application process and has helped me and many other get accepted into their dream school. Would 100 percent come to this school just to have access to him. Thank you so much Mr. Kim!!
5.0 Alum
6/5/2024
I attended Pioneer Academy for 4 years. First year was very difficult for me but with the support of my school mates, teachers and the administration I was able to push through. Pioneer shaped me into being who I am today and prepared me for the long journey of life ahead. I could not be more grateful.
5.0 Parent
6/21/2021
My daughter was in 7 th grade and my son in 2 nd grade. They both love it, they fit in quickly although they were new students. I was very comfortable sending them every day to school even there was a pandemic because of all the preparations and efforts the school did.
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4.5 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/17/2023
My two kids attending Pioneer Academy and we all love it. Dedicated stuff, strong curriculum, professional teachers and perfect facility. I recommend to everyone who is looking for good education, diverse and safe environment. Great activities, clubs and after school programs.
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5.0 parent
5/9/2023
Pioneer Academy is a great private school. It offers not only a challenging but also a supportive and diverse learning environment embellished with a variety of clubs, activities and field trips. The staff is is also diligent, very solution oriented, which is not easy to find everywhere else. I have...
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5.0 parent
11/23/2021
Last year I have 2 kids in pioneer, Elementary and Middle. It was our first year with them. All the stuff ( in the office, teachers even the elective or PE , music, Art , nurse office ) they never ignore one email from the thousands I sent to them, always professional, I love how they deal with the...
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5.0 parent
8/18/2021
My son has attended Pioneer Academy since he was in 5th grade. We travelled from Europe and I thought he might have some difficulties to adapt and blend in. Thanks to the Pioneer Academy dedicated and Professional Middle School Team he had no struggle at all. Pioneer Academy was able to manage the d...
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Pioneer Academy

Pioneer Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 164 Totowa Rd in Wayne, in the Wayne neighborhood. Annual tuition is $23,900. The school has a total enrollment of 395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Pioneer Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $791,495. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benway School, Banyan Upper School, Wayne Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pioneer Academy.

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