For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,363 students in American Fork, UT. The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in American Fork have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #88.
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 preschools in American Fork, UT?
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools are located in American Fork?
9 public preschools are located in American Fork.
What is the racial composition of students in American Fork?
American Fork public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in American Fork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in American Fork include: Ridgeline School vs. Highland School
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