Valley Academy

Valley Academy serves 573 students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Hurricane, Utah, operating as a charter elementary school with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 across 35 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as a strong academic performer, ranking #112 out of 1,018 schools statewide and placing in the 89th percentile among Utah schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. Located in Washington County at 539 N 870 W, Valley Academy draws families from a community where the median household income is $65,381 and the median home value reaches $378,800.

The surrounding ZIP code of 84737 is home to over 22,000 residents, with 24% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.1%. As a charter school, Valley Academy offers families an alternative educational approach while maintaining its focus on elementary and middle school students through eighth grade. The school's strong state ranking suggests it successfully serves its diverse student body across these formative academic years.

Valley Academy is situated in Hurricane, a growing town on the fringe of Utah's expanding urban areas, providing students with both small-town community feel and access to broader regional opportunities.

Valley 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.