For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,084 students in American Fork, UT. The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in American Fork, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Freedom School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10326 N 6800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 N 200 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28 E 1340 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6250 W 11800 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Barratt School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Greenwood School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 200 S
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8708
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8708
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 preschools in American Fork, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools 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 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (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, Highland School vs. Ridgeline School
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