The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington is a charter school in St. George, a city in southwestern Utah that has become one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. The school is part of the Freedom Preparatory Academy charter network. Its listed grade band runs from kindergarten through twelfth grade, but the current enrollment includes only kindergarten through fifth grade, with no students in the upper grades. A family considering this school for a middle or high school student would want to ask how and when those grades are planned to be added.
St. George itself is a car-dependent city with a walkable historic downtown core that includes shops, galleries, and the Tabernacle, but most of the residential neighborhoods require a vehicle for errands. The city’s economy is driven by tourism, healthcare, aviation, and new-home construction, and it is also a popular retirement destination. Housing values in this ZIP code are high, close to the statewide average and well above the national figure, though they have seen a slight year-over-year decline. The broader region is experiencing rapid growth, with large housing developments underway along the Southern Parkway corridor and in the Little Valley area. This growth context affects school enrollment trends and demand for housing near the school.
The school’s enrollment is small and predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of other racial groups. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. No data is available for students with disabilities or English learners, which may be a gap a parent would want to follow up on.
State assessment results are reported for math, English language arts, and science in grades three through five (the grades that currently exist at the school). Proficiency rates in all three subjects sit at a moderate level, placing the school in the top quarter among the county’s school districts for overall proficiency. This is a solid result, but a parent may note that only elementary grades are tested, so the picture does not extend into middle or high school. Because the school does not yet serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
Other common measures are absent from the available data. There is no information on discipline rates, staffing ratios, course access such as Advanced Placement or dual enrollment, or chronic absenteeism. That is not unusual for a school that is small and relatively new, but it means a parent will need to visit or contact the school directly to understand the learning environment and supports.
The school is located on Carnelian Parkway in the southern part of St. George, an area that has seen substantial residential growth. The city maintains over fifty miles of urban trails and more than thirty parks, though most neighborhoods are car-dependent. Major employers in the area include Intermountain Healthcare, SkyWest Airlines, Utah Tech University, and Washington County School District, which shapes the broader community context families live in.
For a family looking at this school, the key open question is how the K-through-12 model will actually roll out. Currently the school operates as an elementary charter, and the district’s recent publicly reported activity was limited, with no major changes found. A parent who values a small, charter environment with a moderately strong proficiency record in the early grades may find this a fit, but anyone seeking a full secondary pathway or a more complete set of program offerings will want to verify what is available now and what is planned.
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