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Arches Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9

Orem, UT

280 S 400 E, Orem, UT 84097

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Orem

In Orem, Utah, Arches Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 9th grade. About 90 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
90
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 44 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 60% of independent schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 15 independent schools in Utah.

    Students by survey year

    81’15–1683’17–18103’19–2084’21–2290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K13
    115
    214
    38
    49
    511
    67
    75
    86
    92

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Asian6%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in Utah

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Arches Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Utah's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Arches Academy

    What grades does Arches Academy serve?

    Arches Academy serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Arches Academy?

    About 90 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Arches Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Utah has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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