Skip to main content

Very Good

#15 of 77 private schools in UT

Top 18% of private schools

Arches Academy

Elementary School · Orem, UT

A private elementary school in Orem, UT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

280 S 400 E, Orem, UT 84097

  • 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index49%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment84
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in UT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Arches Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,534/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,034

Median home value

$506,900

Median rent

$1,414/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.2%
Hispanic9.5%
Black6.0%
Asian6.0%
Pacific Islander6.0%
Two or More2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–60.2 mi779Compare →
Noah Webster AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–60.2 mi534Compare →
Cascade SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–60.8 mi854Compare →
Orem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–61.1 mi680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Arches Academy is listed in Orem, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Arches Academy

Arches Academy is a private elementary school in Orem, UT, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 77 private schools in UT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arches Academy

What grades does Arches Academy serve?

Arches Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Arches Academy?

Arches Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arches Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Arches Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Arches Academy rank in UT?

Arches Academy ranks #15 of 77 private schools in UT.

What is Arches Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Arches Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Arches Academy a private school?

Yes, Arches Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Arches Academy a religious school?

No, Arches Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Area population (ZIP 84097)
22,024
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
29.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84097; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.