Sorenson's Ranch School in Koosharem, UT, serves 62 students in grades 7 through 12 within a rural, nonsectarian alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with 7 teachers supporting the co鈥揺d student body.
Founded in 1959, Sorenson's Ranch School ranks among Utah's oldest private schools by founding date.
The student population includes 35% students of color, reflecting some degree of diversity within the rural community.
As a rural alternative school, Sorenson's Ranch provides education for middle and high school students without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked UT School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sorenson`s Ranch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Green
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping redirect the lives of youth since 1959.
- School Mascot: Mustang
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorenson`s Ranch School's ranking?
Sorenson`s Ranch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sorenson`s Ranch School?
The application deadline for Sorenson`s Ranch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Sorenson`s Ranch School is Turn About Ranch (53.6 miles away)
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(801) 227-2000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
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Provo Canyon School-provo Campus
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(801) 227-2000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 227-2000
123.8 miles
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Turn About Ranch
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280 E 300 N
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
53.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
68.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
White River Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
275 W 100 S
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
69.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
75 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ensign Peak Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
10965 E 19000 N
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
75.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 151 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Turn About Ranch
Special Education School
280 E 300 N
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
53.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
68.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
White River Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
275 W 100 S
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
69.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
75 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ensign Peak Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
10965 E 19000 N
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
75.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 151 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Turn About Ranch
Special Education School
280 E 300 N
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4240
53.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Oxbow Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
95 N State St
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
Wales, UT 84667
(888) 506-1650
68.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
White River Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
275 W 100 S
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 659-2368
69.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
75 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ensign Peak Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
10965 E 19000 N
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(801) 450-5016
75.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 151 students
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Miles
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Milestone Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1165 S 180 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-0001
118.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
280 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-5480
123.5 miles
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4692 N 300 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 356-1000
123.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 E Center
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7303
Koosharem, UT 84744
(435) 638-7303
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 S 100 E, 50 S 100 E
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
15 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Center
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4607
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4607
15.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 W Center St
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4691
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4691
15.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 W 100 S
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4651
Monroe, UT 84754
(435) 527-4651
15.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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