Best Schools in Spanish Fork, Utah
20 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Spanish Fork?
Use this page to compare every school in Spanish Fork by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Canyon School
Elementary · Nebo District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Park School
Elementary · Nebo District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Larsen School
Elementary · Nebo District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Spanish Fork for 2026 are Canyon School (8.1/10), Park School (8.1/10), and Larsen School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
15 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$452,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
20
15 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$452,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Spanish Fork schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Spanish Fork
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 20 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Park School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Larsen School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Brockbank School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Rees School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | East Meadows School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Riverview School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Sierra Bonita Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Spanish Fork High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | American Leadership Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $98,398
- Median home value
- $452,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
33% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Spanish Fork compares
Utah rank
#51 of 86
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Utah avg (6.4)
Median household income
$98k
115% of Utah median
Schools in this city
18
Nebo District runs Spanish Fork's public schools
15 public schools. Nebo District is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Spanish Fork is a Nebo District school (14 of 15).
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Spanish Fork, not a citywide average.
- Nebo District14 public · 93%
- American Leadership Academy1 public · 7%
About Schools in Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork's public school landscape gives parents a clear framework for decision-making. The city has 15 ranked public schools carrying an average score of 6.4 out of 10. Six of those 15 schools — 40 percent — score 7 or higher, meaning a meaningful share of options sit well above the city average.
Elementary education is where Spanish Fork separates itself. East Meadows School and Sierra Bonita Elementary both score 8.9 out of 10, making them the top-ranked schools in the city. Park School (8.2), Canyon School (8.1), and Spanish Oaks School (8.0) sit just behind them. All five of the city's highest-ranked schools are at the elementary level, which shapes how parents should approach the search here.
The 6.4 city average reflects the full spread across all 15 campuses, including schools that score below that mark. Parents should read it as a starting reference, not a ceiling. The nine schools that score below 7 pull the average down, which means neighborhood selection matters. A parent who lands near East Meadows or Sierra Bonita gets a meaningfully different academic environment than one who defaults to the closest campus without checking scores first.
For families considering Spanish Fork, the elementary tier is the city's clearest asset. Two schools share the top rating at 8.9, and three more cluster between 8.0 and 8.2, giving elementary-age families genuine choice without leaving city limits. Parents with older students should review individual school scores on MySchoolScout before settling on a neighborhood, since performance varies across grade levels. The 40 percent of schools scoring 7 or better signals that quality isn't isolated to one or two outlier campuses — but the variance across the full 15 makes school-by-school research worth the time.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 463 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 435 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 380 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 482 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 777 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 |
| 6 | 544 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 698 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 593 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 9 | 408 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,077 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 1,057 students · 7th–9th | 4.5 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,546 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 2 | 1,837 students · 7th–12th | 5.1 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | New Haven SchoolPrivate 70 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | New Haven SchoolPrivate 70 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 29 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Maple Lake AcademyPrivate 19 students · 8th–11th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,620 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 316 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.7 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | My Homeschool VillagePrivate 290 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Spanish Fork
Spanish Fork, Utah · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$98,398
Median Home Value
$452,100
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
Population
47,004
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Community Profile
Spanish Fork has a median household income of $98,398. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $452,100, with a median rent of $1,393/month. The local poverty rate of 6.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Utah
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Spanish Fork, Utah
How many schools are in Spanish Fork, Utah?
Spanish Fork has 20 schools, including 15 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Spanish Fork is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The top-ranked school in Spanish Fork on MySchoolScout is Canyon School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in Spanish Fork on MySchoolScout is Canyon School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in Spanish Fork on MySchoolScout is Diamond Fork Middle with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What is the best high school in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in Spanish Fork on MySchoolScout is Spanish Fork High with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Spanish Fork, Utah?
Spanish Fork is served by 2 school districts: American Leadership Academy, Nebo District.
What is the education level in Spanish Fork, Utah?
According to Census data, 38% of adults in Spanish Fork have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The median household income in Spanish Fork is approximately $98,398 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Spanish Fork, Utah?
Yes, Spanish Fork has 5 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is New Haven School with a score of 6.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spanish Fork, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Spanish Fork is 18.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Spanish Fork, Utah?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.