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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 13:1
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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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
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
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