Monticello Academy

Monticello Academy is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of the Monticello Academy. The school serves approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.9th percentile among UT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 37% proficiency in math and 33% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,847, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Academy is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Monticello Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.