Discovery Ranch in Mapleton, UT is a nonsectarian all–boys alternative school serving grades 6 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 46 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by three teachers.
Approximately 19% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Discovery Ranch is part of the large suburban area of Mapleton, providing private school options for families seeking alternatives in this region.
Tuition and specific academic recognitions are not listed, with enrollment focusing on middle and high school grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Ranch?
The application deadline for Discovery Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Discovery Ranch is New Haven School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Milestone Learning Center Inc (7.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Haven School ![New Haven School Photo]( "New Haven School Photo")
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
4.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Milestone Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Haven School ![New Haven School Photo]( "New Haven School Photo")
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
4.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Haven School ![New Haven School Photo]( "New Haven School Photo")
All-girls
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
1440 W Center St
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 900-6017
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Provo Canyon School - Springville Campus
Special Education School
763 N 1650 W
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-3910
4.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Maple Lake Academy
Alternative School
6155 S 2400 W
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(807) 798-7700
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Provo Canyon School-provo Campus
All-boys | Special Education School
4501 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
12.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milestone Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
12.8 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 149 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
310 S 400 W
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 369-2120
16.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
0.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Maple Ridge School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 West Harvest Parkway
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-1800
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-1800
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Maple Mountain High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 N Spanish Fork Pkwy
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-6740
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 794-6740
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Mapleton School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Maple
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-2850
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Sierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
53 S 1800 E
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4480
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4480
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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