American Preparatory Academy - Salem vs Salem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Salem · Charter other · Grades K–10
570 students
Salem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students
| Measure | American Preparatory Academy - Salem Salem, Utah | Salem School Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #331 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #25772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Salem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 21.2%).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.4).
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem is the larger school with 570 students compared with 508.
- •American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a charter school while Salem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Preparatory Academy - Salem better than Salem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Salem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem: 570. Salem School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Salem School rank in Utah?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is unranked and Salem School is 331st of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).