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Our Schools: classical education across Utah.

Find an American Preparatory Academy campus near you. Every K–12 campus is a tuition-free public charter school, open to all Utah families.

  • Tuition-freeK–12 public charter schools
  • Preschoolfor four-year-olds in Draper
  • K through 12a path to graduation
  • Four regionsfrom Draper to Cedar City

One education, close to home.

Every American Prep campus shares the same classical curriculum, the same love of music and art, and the same daily focus on good character. Choose the campus closest to your family to see its programs, enrollment details and tours.

Draper

Salt Lake County Three K–12 campuses and our preschool, all within a few minutes of each other in Draper.

Front entrance and flagpole of the American Prep Draper 1 elementary school

Draper 1

Grades K–6

American Prep’s first campus, opened in 2003. Students learn in a building with a full-size gym and playground, with music, art, choir, band and orchestra woven into the school day.

American Prep Draper 2 elementary school building with an American flag

Draper 2

Grades K–6

A bright elementary campus near the Living Planet Aquarium, with spacious classrooms, a full-size gym, a large playground and dedicated music and art rooms filled with natural light.

American Prep Draper 3 junior high and high school building

Draper 3

Grades 7–12

Our Draper junior high and high school. Students take AP and concurrent enrollment courses, join choir, band, orchestra, theater and dance, and compete in a full range of sports.

American Prep Early Learning Center kindergarten building with blue entrance awning in Draper, Utah

Draper Preschool

Age 4 · Tuition-based

Half- and full-day preschool for four-year-olds at our Early Learning Center. A warm, structured start that prepares children for kindergarten.

Address
12894 S. Pony Express Rd., Ste. 700, Draper, UT 84020

West Valley City

Salt Lake County Two West Valley City campuses that take students from kindergarten all the way to graduation.

American Prep West Valley 1 school entrance with an American flag

West Valley 1

Grades K–6

Opened in 2009 and long known for welcoming families new to America, West Valley 1 offers a close-knit elementary community with a strong foundation in reading, writing and math.

The long brick American Prep West Valley 2 and 3 building on Bangerter Highway

West Valley 2 & 3

Grades K–12

American Prep’s largest campus, on Bangerter Highway at 3100 South. Families can keep their children on one campus from kindergarten through high school graduation.

Utah County

Salem & Eagle Mountain Classical education for families in south and west Utah County.

American Prep Salem campus with landscaped front lawn and flagpole

Salem

Grades K–9

Since 2013, APA Salem has brought classical education and character development to Utah County, supported by dedicated teachers and an active community of volunteers.

APA Eagle Mountain campus signage being installed at the Cedar Valley Elementary building

Eagle Mountain

Grades K–6 · New

Our newest campus opened in fall 2026 at a temporary home in Cedar Fort while the permanent Eagle Mountain building is completed, planned for fall 2028.

Southern Utah

Cedar City Our first campus in Southern Utah, serving families in and around Cedar City.

American Preparatory Academy Cedar City campus building with school logo in Cedar City, Utah

Cedar City

Grades K–8

Located in the heart of Cedar City, this campus brings American Prep’s classical curriculum, love of the arts and focus on character to Southern Utah families.

Frequently asked questions.

Still deciding? Each campus office is happy to answer questions and set up a tour.

Is American Prep really tuition-free?

Yes. All American Preparatory Academy kindergarten through 12th grade campuses are tuition-free public charter schools. Our preschool in Draper is a separate, tuition-based program.

Who can enroll at American Prep?

Any Utah family may apply to any campus. As public charter schools, campuses that receive more applications than available seats admit students by lottery.

Which campuses offer junior high and high school?

Draper 3 serves grades 7 through 12, and West Valley 2 & 3 serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Salem serves students through 9th grade and Cedar City through 8th grade.

How do I apply?

Start your application online at americanprep.org/applynow. You can review each step, including tours and required documents, on our K–12 enrollment process page.

Is there an American Prep campus in Southern Utah?

Yes. Our Cedar City campus at 782 N. Main St. serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

When will the permanent Eagle Mountain campus open?

APA Eagle Mountain opened in fall 2026 at a temporary site in Cedar Fort. The permanent Eagle Mountain building is planned to open in fall 2028.

Find your place at American Prep.

Enrollment is open. Start an application, or learn how enrollment works before you apply.