Public schools in American Fork, UT
14 open public schools with an address in American Fork, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,123
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of American Fork public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in American Fork, UT: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,123 students, an average of 652 per school. The largest campus is American Fork High (2,316 students), and the largest elementary school is Legacy School (819).
Alpine District operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving American Fork
Elementary schools in American Fork
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Online School Alpine District · Virtual | KG–08 | 106 | 21.9:1 | |
| Barratt School Alpine District | PK–06 | 563 | 26.7:1 | |
| Forbes School Alpine District | KG–06 | 550 | 21.1:1 | |
| Greenwood School Alpine District | PK–06 | 713 | 21.8:1 | |
| Legacy School Alpine District | PK–06 | 819 | 23.9:1 | |
| Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School · Charter | KG–06 | 420 | 17.1:1 | |
| Serv By Appt Alpine District | PK–03 | 0 | — | |
| Shelley School Alpine District | PK–06 | 731 | 22.8:1 |
Middle schools in American Fork
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork Jr High Alpine District | 07–09 | 1,827 | 27.1:1 |
High schools in American Fork
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork High Alpine District | 10–12 | 2,316 | 25.1:1 | |
| Polaris High School Alpine District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 160 | 8.1:1 | |
| Summit High Alpine District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 104 | 6.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in American Fork
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenian eAcademy Athenian eAcademy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 557 | 26.3:1 | |
| Dan W. Peterson Alpine District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 257 | 11.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 American Fork schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,123 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in American Fork
How many public schools are in American Fork, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in American Fork: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,123 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve American Fork?
Schools with an address in American Fork belong to 3 education agencies, led by Alpine District (12 schools), Athenian eAcademy (1 school), Odyssey Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in American Fork?
American Fork High reported the largest high-school enrollment in American Fork, with 2,316 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in American Fork?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in American Fork are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Athenian eAcademy, Odyssey Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in American Fork schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across American Fork public schools is 21.9:1, similar to the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in American Fork guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities