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Mountain Academy

United States, Jackson

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 183
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American
Typical class size 6
Strengths Place-based education, 40+ acres bordering Tetons, 1:8 ratio, Grand Teton NP access, Journeys programme
Clubs Athletics, Arts, Journeys
Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

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.

700 Coyote Canyon Road, Jackson, Wyoming 83001

The Essentials

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.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Mountain Academy is part of Teton Science Schools, a nonprofit operating in partnership with Grand Teton National Park.
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.
Parent Experience

History
Mountain Academy was founded in 1967 as part of Teton Science Schools.

Community
The school's mission is to connect people, place, and nature through education.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
40+ acres bordering the Teton Mountain Range. Outdoor classrooms in Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Boyles Hill.

Sports Facilities
Athletic programmes are available.

Academic Facilities
Farm and garden facilities and maker spaces support hands-on learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Journeys (day-long or week-long expeditions) take learning beyond the campus and across the Teton region.

Arts & Creative
Arts programmes are available.

Community & Service
The school connects learning to community through place-based education.
Admissions

Admissions
Assessment evaluates academic and social readiness alongside student curiosity and learning enthusiasm. Tuition assistance is available.

Scholarships
Tuition assistance is available.
School Events
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