Mountain Sunrise Academy

Located at 1802 East 145 North in Saratoga Springs, Utah, Mountain Sunrise Academy is an open, independent charter district that functions as its own local education agency for federal programs. Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the broader Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area, this single-school district provides a dedicated public education continuum spanning kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy offers families and students a close-knit learning community tailored to early childhood development and middle school preparation, bridging foundational elementary instruction with lower-secondary academics.

According to NCES data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Mountain Sunrise Academy serves a student body of 493 pupils, featuring particularly strong enrollment in the early primary grades—including 79 kindergarteners and 83 second graders—before tapering into upper-elementary and middle school levels. The student body of 268 female and 225 male learners reflects a varied background, including 390 White, 59 Hispanic, 28 multiracial, 6 Pacific Islander, 5 Asian, and 5 American Indian students. To support learning and campus operations, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 107 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by approximately 42 classroom teachers, 18 instructional aides, and 47 support staff, ensuring a low student-to-educator context tailored to individual achievement.