Quick Facts

Anthem Preparatory School is a traditional Christian, nonprofit private institution committed to delivering a rigorous liberal arts, college-preparatory education for students from PreK through Grade 12.

LOCATION

11100 S. Redwood Road
South Jordan, UT 84095

• The campus is located in the heart South Jordan, Utah, on the south side of the city park, located 18 miles (29 km) south of Salt Lake City. Part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, the campus lies in the Salt Lake Valley along the banks of the Jordan River between the 10,000-foot (3,000 m) Oquirrh Mountains and the 11,000-foot (3,400 m) Wasatch Mountains.

HOURS

• School hours are from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm

• Office hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

HISTORY

• Founded in January 2005, Anthem Preparatory School began in a former elementary school building in South Jordan, Utah, with five teachers and fewer than 50 students. Over the years, the school has evolved significantly through strategic growth in location, curriculum, and leadership. Today, Anthem Preparatory School celebrates more than 20 years of educating exceptional students, supporting award-winning athletic and dance programs, and providing meaningful opportunities for character development.

ACCREDITATION

• Anthem Preparatory School is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) of Cognia (formerly AdvancED) for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Accreditation means that the school must annually meet certain standards of quality expected of all NWAC private and public schools.

MEMBERSHIP

• Anthem Prep is a member of The College Board, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and the National Association of Student Councils.

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

• Anthem Preparatory School is a traditional Christian school. Our educational program is rooted in Christian values and emphasizes character development, moral leadership, and respect for others. While our curriculum reflects a Christian worldview, we welcome students and families from a variety of faith backgrounds who value a values-based education.
  

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• Anthem Preparatory School delivers a challenging academic experience beginning in Prep through 8th grade and continuing with a robust college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum. Students benefit from Honors courses, 11 Advanced Placement (AP) options, early college classes, and well-rounded opportunities in fine arts, performing arts, and athletics.

GRADES

• PreK through Grade 12.

STUDENTS

• Total student enrollment for the 2019-20 school year: 225, 49% male, 51% female

• 20% of the total Anthem Prep student body were from outside of the United States in 2019-20.

• Although some students commute from Davis, Tooele, and Utah counties, about 92% of the student body live within a 12-mile radius of campus.

• 18% of the student body is African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Middle-Eastern or Multiracial.

• Nearly 58% of students enrolled received financial aid in 2020-21.

NUMBER OF AP CLASSES OFFERED

• 28

STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO

• 12:1

STUDENT/COLLEGE COUNSELOR RATIO

• 25:1

GRADUATES

• Anthem Preparatory School maintains a 100% graduation rate. Our graduates go on to pursue higher education at outstanding colleges and universities. Ninety-two percent of Anthem Prep graduates enroll in ranked colleges or universities, and 100% of our international graduates continue their education at ranked institutions.

DRESS CODE

• Anthem Preparatory School requires a school uniform for all students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The uniform promotes a focused learning environment by minimizing distractions related to fashion and social appearance. Our dress code emphasizes modesty, uniformity, and professionalism, supporting a culture centered on academic excellence.

TRANSPORTATION

• Anthem Prep does not provide busing. Each summer an email is sent to families to assist in compiling a carpool spreadsheet. Many of our families are able to arrange carpools based on common locations. Some students also utilize public transportation.

• Drop off and pick up occur daily. Drop-off starts at 8:00 am and ends at 8:30 am for all grades. Pick-up starts at 2:45 pm for students in preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade and starts at 3:00 for all students 2nd through 12th. For more info, refer to our pick-up and drop-off guidelines here.

EXTENDED DAY

• Grades/Eligibility: Creative and caring supervision for children after the regular school day is referred to as our extended care program. It is available for children in pre-kindergarten through grade five. All lower school students left at school after 3:30 pm must attend the extended care program.

• After-School Coverage: Available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Fees/Cost: Parents are billed by the month, at a fee of $20 per day per student, for regular or occasional use of the program.

• Before School: Before-school coverage is not available.

• Holidays: After-school coverage is not available on holidays (Halloween, Valentine’s, etc), parent-teacher conferences, or other special event days as noted on the annual calendar.

• Teacher Prep Days: Full Friday care is offered on teacher preparation days from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with a fee of $60 per day per student.

• Fines: Upper school students left after 5:30 pm will result in a fine on your account.

PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

• The full-day program runs from Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program covers the core studies of math, phonics, circle time, and basic singing; and allows for additional studies in science, history, art, physical education, and Spanish. Students applying for pre-kindergarten must be potty trained.

KINDERGARTEN

• The kindergarten program at Anthem Prep is full day. Students participate in phonics, math, history, science, music, art, computers, Spanish, and physical education. Students applying for kindergarten must be five by December 1 of the kindergarten school year.

Is there a question you would like answered? Email nmorell@anthemprep.com and we’ll get back to you.

FINANCIAL

• We know that an Anthem Prep education can represent a significant financial investment for a family. Our school offers several payment plans to help families manage tuition throughout the year. Financial Aid programs include the Utah Fits All Scholarship, the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, and the financial need scholarship (FAST). Learn more about Financial Aid and Scholarships here: payment plans, Financial Aid.

• Tuition varies by grade level and we encourage you to read much more about it on the Tuition & Fees page.

As always, please contact the Main Office by email or by phone at (801) 254-3882. A staff member is happy to discuss financial aid and payment plans or answer additional admissions questions.