For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,850 students in American Fork, UT. The top-ranked public middle schools in American Fork, UT are Mountain Ridge Jr High School, American Fork Jr High School and Alpine Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Fork, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in American Fork have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in American Fork, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 W 10400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
Gr: 7-9 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
American Fork Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W 1120 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8750
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8750
Gr: 7-9 | 1,853 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Alpine Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
575 N 100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
American Fork, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
704 S 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
555 E. Main St, Ste A
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
690 South 500 East
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
Gr: 10-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in American Fork, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in American Fork, UT include Mountain Ridge Jr High School, American Fork Jr High School and Alpine Online School. American Fork has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Utah.
How many public middle schools are located in American Fork?
6 public middle schools are located in American Fork.
What is the racial composition of students in American Fork?
American Fork public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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