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Mountain Academy, part of Teton Science Schools, is an independent day school in Jackson, Wyoming, and Victor, Idaho, serving Early Childhood through 8th grade. Founded in 1967, the school uses place-based education on 40+ acres bordering the Teton Mountain Range, with a 1:8 student-to-faculty ratio.
Mountain Academy has 183 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.
Location
Mountain Academy has two campuses: Jackson at 700 Coyote Canyon Rd and Teton Valley at 192 W. Birch St in Victor, ID. Both border the Teton Mountain Range.
Stages
Early Childhood (18 months) through 8th grade.
Type
Mountain Academy is an independent co-educational day school, part of Teton Science Schools.
Academics
Mountain Academy teaches American for students aged 1 to 14.
Curriculum
Place-based education connects learning to local communities through academic engagement, character development, and community focus. The 1:8 student-to-faculty ratio supports individualised attention.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:8
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Character development is one of three educational foundations.
Admissions
Admissions
Assessment evaluates academic and social readiness alongside student curiosity and learning enthusiasm. Tuition assistance is available.
Scholarships
Tuition assistance is available.
FAQs
What ages does Mountain Academy serve?
18 months (Early Childhood) through 8th grade.
Where are the campuses?
Jackson, Wyoming and Victor, Idaho, both bordering the Teton Mountain Range.
What is place-based education?
Place-based education connects academic learning to local communities through the environment, including outdoor classrooms in national parks.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
1:8 student-to-faculty ratio.
What are Journeys?
Journeys are day-long or week-long expeditions that take learning beyond the campus and across the Teton region.
Is the school part of a larger organization?
Yes, Mountain Academy is part of Teton Science Schools, a nonprofit partnering with Grand Teton National Park.
Is tuition assistance available?
Yes, tuition assistance is available for families.
When was the school founded?
The school was founded in 1967.
What facilities are on campus?
40+ acres with outdoor classrooms in national parks, farm and garden facilities, and maker spaces.
How does admissions work?
Assessment evaluates academic and social readiness alongside student curiosity and learning enthusiasm.
