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Best American Fork Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,566 students in American Fork, UT (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,075 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in American Fork, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%). American Fork has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Utah.
The top-ranked public schools in American Fork, UT are Highland School, Freedom School and Shelley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Fork, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in American Fork have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in American Fork, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10865 N 6000 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Freedom School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10326 N 6800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
Gr: PK-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Shelley School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 N 200 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Legacy School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28 E 1340 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeline School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6250 W 11800 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 W 10400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
Gr: 7-9 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barratt School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
168 N 900 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8701
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
708 So Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
738 E Quality Dr
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 492-8105
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
American Fork Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W 1120 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8750
Gr: 7-9 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10189 N 4800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8810
Gr: 10-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
American Fork High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 N 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8800
Gr: 10-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Forbes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
281 N 200 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8705
Gr: K-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Greenwood School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 E 200 S
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8708
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Alpine Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 N 100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Dan W. Peterson
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
New Eagle Mountain Middle School
575 N 100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
Rank: n/an/a
Serv By Appt
575 N 100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Gr: PK-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in American Fork, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in American Fork, UT include Highland School, Freedom School and Shelley School. American Fork has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Utah.
How many public schools are located in American Fork?
20 public schools are located in American Fork.
What percentage of students in American Fork go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in American Fork are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in American Fork?
American Fork public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in American Fork are often viewed compared to one another?

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