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American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

Q: Is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 a good school?

Yes! American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17 th of 563 Utah elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,068 students attended American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2.

Q: What is the racial makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

Students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 are 35% White, 34% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

17^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 563 Utah Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Utah elementary schools

Summary

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is a large K–6 charter school in Draper, Utah, serving 1,068 students in the American Preparatory Academy district in a suburban area near South Jordan and other Salt Lake Valley communities. The school earned a five-star rating and ranks 17th out of 563 Utah schools, placing it at the 97th percentile statewide. Its 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio is relatively high, but the school’s academic results are among the strongest in the area.

The school performs well across all tested subjects. In 2025–26, average proficiency was 68.8% in English language arts, 75.7% in mathematics, and 78.9% in science across the tested grades. Math proficiency was at least 73% in every tested grade, while sixth grade stood out with 77.7% proficiency in ELA, 73.0% in math, and 83.1% in science. These results generally exceeded those of nearby schools, including Hawthorn Academy South Jordan, South Jordan School, and Rosamond School. Channing Hall is the closest high-performing alternative, ranking 66th statewide, though Draper #2 was generally stronger in the latest shared elementary-grade comparisons.

One of the school’s most notable strengths is its sustained improvement: its statewide ranking rose from the 50th percentile in 2020–21 to the 97th percentile in 2025–26. Chronic absenteeism also fell from 24.6% in 2021–22 to 12.1% in 2024–25, the lowest reported rate among the nearby comparison schools and well below Utah’s 23.8%. Families should note that the school is much larger than most nearby elementary schools and serves only kindergarten through sixth grade. Overall, the data portray a large school with unusually strong and improving academic outcomes, consistent performance across subjects, and better attendance than local alternatives.

1,068

Students ?

23.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,334

Per pupil spending ?

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11938 South Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020

(801) 810-3590

District: American Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.8%

Asian:

34.1%

Hispanic:

24.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Utah average (74% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Utah elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg60%

Utah avg48%

17^th of 563

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the American Preparatory Academy

37^th of 92American Preparatory Academy among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	93.4	17 of 563	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.0	28 of 547	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	40 of 561	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	69.2	156 of 561	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	58.1	231 of 551	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	277 of 559	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.2	200 of 572	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.1	156 of 528	70.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.9	69 of 526	86.9%	★★★★☆
2016	75.2	103 of 533	80.7%	★★★★☆
2015	68.5	160 of 537	70.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★
2024	80.0	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★
2023	70.2	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★
2022	65.3	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	99.8	1 of 22	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	99.8	1 of 23	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	1 of 25	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.1	1 of 26	96.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	99.2	1 of 56	98.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2022	61.0	33 of 111	70.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	92.2	16 of 416	96.2%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	35 of 408	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.7	44 of 429	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	54.6	178 of 428	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.9	276 of 435	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2017	60.7	79 of 206	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.9	68 of 209	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.7	95 of 210	54.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)70th percentile+12 vs school

Asian (2025)<1st percentile-95 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Science79%+25 vs state

Mathematics76%+30 vs state

English Language Arts69%+23 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, February 11, 2022

Highly Recommend! Two of my kids have attended APA and both have loved it. One attended 1st through 6th grades and the other from K to 3rd Grade. Great teachers and excellent administration. Curriculum is fantastic. 10 out of 10 Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				RISE English Language Arts (2026)						RISE Mathematics (2026)						RISE Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2	Public, Charter	K-6	11938 South Lone Peak Parkway	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 810-3590	1,068	46	23.2	17.1%	372 (34.8%)	24 (2.2%)	265 (24.8%)	364 (34.1%)	4 (0.4%)	8 (0.7%)	31 (2.9%)	93.4	17^th of 563 public elementary schools	97.0%		92	28^th of 547 public elementary schools	94.9%	11	67.6	61.3	68.5	77.7			76.2	78.9	74.7	73.0			74.7	78.8	83.1			$6,334	$106	$6,228
Rivers Edge School	Public	K-8	319 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7584	13	6	2.0	46.2%	7 (53.8%)	2 (15.4%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1	Public, Charter	K-6	12892 S Pony Express Rd	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 553-8500	622	26	23.9	11.1%	315 (50.6%)	19 (3.1%)	87 (14.0%)	172 (27.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$6,520	$177	$6,343
Crescent School	Public	K-5	11100 S 230 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8200	468	23	20.1	36.3%	289 (61.8%)	6 (1.3%)	137 (29.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	23 (4.9%)	35.9	383^rd of 563 public elementary schools	32.0%		21.7	427^th of 547 public elementary schools	21.9%	44	43.6	38.6	42.3				44.4	40.9	37.1				42.1	44.9				$9,048	$770	$8,278
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan	Public, Charter	K-6	1437 W 11400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Hawthorn Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 260-3040	621	31	20.0	25.9%	382 (61.5%)	12 (1.9%)	137 (22.1%)	25 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	46 (7.4%)	41.6	350^th of 563 public elementary schools	37.8%		51	276^th of 547 public elementary schools	49.5%	74	28.8	33.7	49.1	42.4			43.8	44.2	55.3	31.2			43.1	52.6	59.0			$5,014	$332	$4,682
South Jordan School	Public	K-6	11205 S Black Cherry Way	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 254-8000	863	40	21.5	18.0%	663 (76.8%)	2 (0.2%)	101 (11.7%)	15 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	29 (3.4%)	48 (5.6%)	67	174^th of 563 public elementary schools	69.1%		68.1	172^nd of 547 public elementary schools	68.6%	2	56.5	50.0	44.6	49.5			53.0	63.8	47.3	52.2			65.6	53.4	76.5			$7,222	$380	$6,842
Altara School	Public	K-5	800 E 11000 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7675	560	26	21.9	18.6%	405 (72.3%)	15 (2.7%)	101 (18.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.9%)	60.8	214^th of 563 public elementary schools	62.0%		63.5	198^th of 547 public elementary schools	63.8%	16	62.0	42.1	58.3				55.0	40.4	64.6				43.8	60.7				$9,696	$477	$9,220
Sprucewood School	Public	K-5	12025 S 1000 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9475	342	17	20.7	25.7%	245 (71.6%)	6 (1.8%)	64 (18.7%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.4%)	55.3	256^th of 563 public elementary schools	54.5%		59	224^th of 547 public elementary schools	59.0%	32	45.3	50.0	53.2				49.0	52.6	48.9				53.4	48.9				$8,760	$537	$8,223
Willow Springs School	Public	K-5	13283 S Bellevue Way	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9700	562	26	21.7	21.5%	410 (73.0%)	5 (0.9%)	95 (16.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.8%)	64.3	196^th of 563 public elementary schools	65.2%		64.2	193^rd of 547 public elementary schools	64.7%	3	57.2	50.1	53.2				58.5	52.5	53.2				51.0	58.7				$7,482	$408	$7,074
Channing Hall	Public, Charter	K-8	13515 S 150 E	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	Channing Hall	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 572-2709	604	36	16.7	17.5%	346 (57.3%)	6 (1.0%)	109 (18.0%)	91 (15.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.8%)	83.2	66^th of 563 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.1	108^th of 547 public elementary schools	80.3%	42	56.5	65.3	70.0	59.7	62.5	55.8	56.5	83.4	56.0	55.9	55.0	20–38%	78.9	71.4	67.2	60.7	39.6	$6,863	$242	$6,621

Frequently Asked Questions about American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2

How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,068 students attended American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2.

What is the racial makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?

Students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 are 35% White, 34% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 a good school?

Yes! American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17^th of 563 Utah elementary schools.

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