ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Discovery Ranch

Alternative school · Grades 8–12

Mapleton, UT

1308 S 1600 W, Mapleton, UT 84664

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

Discovery Ranch is an independent private school in Mapleton, Utah, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 52 students and around 8 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 239 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
52
Teachers
6.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 5 hours
School year
239 days

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Discovery Ranch.

    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of independent high schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 33 independent high schools in Utah.

    Students by grade

    84
    920
    1017
    1110
    121

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Black8%
    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 Discovery Ranch 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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Discovery Ranch

    What grades does Discovery Ranch serve?

    Discovery Ranch serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Discovery Ranch?

    About 52 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Discovery Ranch?

    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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    New Haven School

    Special education school · Grades 9–12

    One of the 3 largest special education schools in Utah

    Spanish Fork, UT1.3 mi

    AOverall gradeAll girls70 students4 students per teacher

    New Haven School

    Special education school · Grades 9–12

    One of the 3 largest special education schools in Utah

    Spanish Fork, UT1.3 mi

    B+Overall gradeAll girls70 students4 students per teacher

    My Homeschool Village

    Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12

    One school from pre-K through 12th grade

    Spanish Fork, UT2.8 mi

    B-Overall grade290 students17 students per teacher

    Maple Lake Academy

    Independent school · Grades 8–11

    Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Utah

    Spanish Fork, UT5.9 mi

    AOverall grade19 students4 students per teacher