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#70 of 77 private schools in UT

Liahona Preparatory Academy

School · Pleasant Grove, UT

A private school in Pleasant Grove, UT serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2464 W 450 S, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • 9.6:1 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)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours990
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Enrollment171
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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.

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The neighborhood

Where Liahona Preparatory 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian2.9%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.8 mi512Compare →
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–121.2 mi712Compare →
Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–121.5 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Liahona Preparatory Academy is listed in Pleasant Grove, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Liahona Preparatory Academy

Liahona Preparatory Academy is a private school in Pleasant Grove, UT, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 77 private schools in UT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liahona Preparatory Academy

What grades does Liahona Preparatory Academy serve?

Liahona Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Liahona Preparatory Academy?

Liahona Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liahona Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Liahona Preparatory Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Liahona Preparatory Academy rank in UT?

Liahona Preparatory Academy ranks #70 of 77 private schools in UT.

What is Liahona Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Liahona Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Liahona Preparatory Academy a private school?

Yes, Liahona Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Liahona Preparatory Academy a religious school?

Liahona Preparatory Academy has a Latter Day Saints (Mormon) religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
171
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
132 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 84062; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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