For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,964 students in American Fork, UT. The top ranked public elementary schools in American Fork, UT are Highland School, Shelley School and Freedom School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Fork, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in American Fork have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in American Fork, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10865 N 6000 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Shelley School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 N 200 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
Grades: PK-6
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10326 N 6800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28 E 1340 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
Grades: PK-6
| 883 students
Rank: #55.
Barratt School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
168 N 900 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8701
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8701
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeline School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6250 W 11800 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
Grades: PK-6
| 858 students
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
738 E Quality Dr
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 492-8105
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 492-8105
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Alpine Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 N 100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Forbes School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
281 N 200 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8705
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8705
Grades: K-6
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 E 200 S
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8708
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8708
Grades: PK-6
| 691 students
Rank: #1111.
Athenian Eacademy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 E 340 S Suite 203
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 715-5400
American Fork, UT 84003
(385) 715-5400
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #1212.
Dan W. Peterson
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
Grades: PK-12
| 245 students
American Fork, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
704 S 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
555 E. Main St, Ste A
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
690 South 500 East
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
Grades: 10-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in American Fork, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in American Fork, UT include Highland School, Shelley School and Freedom School. American Fork has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Utah.
How many public elementary schools are located in American Fork?
13 public elementary schools are located in American Fork.
What is the racial composition of students in American Fork?
American Fork public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in American Fork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in American Fork include: Shelley School vs. Odyssey Charter School, Shelley School vs. Forbes School, Forbes School vs. Shelley School
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