Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 84020

The 84020 zip code area of Draper, Utah is home to 7 elementary schools, including a mix of public district schools and public charter schools serving grades ranging from pre-K through 8th grade. The data reveals a diverse set of academic performance, with some standout schools like American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 and Channing Hall consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Draper School and Oak Hollow School also demonstrate solid academic performance.

The charter schools, particularly American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 and Channing Hall, consistently outperform the district public schools and the state averages on state assessments, suggesting the charter school model may be more effective in this area. However, the data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all 7 schools, which could be an area of focus for improvement.

The schools in the 84020 zip code serve students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the range in free/reduced lunch rates from 9.01% to 21.97%. Per-student spending also varies, with the district public schools generally spending more than the charter schools. Interestingly, the data does not show a clear correlation between spending and academic performance, as some of the higher-spending district schools do not outperform the lower-spending charter schools.