The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Science. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Canyon Grove Academy
Canyon Grove Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It operates as its own district, a single-school charter organization that draws families from Pleasant Grove and the surrounding area. The school’s enrollment is concentrated in the elementary grades, with each K-5 grade holding a sizable cohort, while the middle school grades are noticeably smaller—particularly at the upper end, where the eighth-grade group is quite thin. That shrinking enrollment as grades advance may be something parents considering the school for a full K-8 pathway will want to ask about.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and small numbers of children from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Economic diversity is limited: a relatively low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
On state assessments administered in grades three through eight, Canyon Grove’s performance falls below what many families would consider a comfortable benchmark. In math, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above is modest. In English language arts, the figure is also on the lower side, though it represents a slight step up from math. Science proficiency is somewhat stronger, landing closer to a third of students meeting the bar. When placed against all districts in Utah County, Canyon Grove’s overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint of the pack. A parent may want to ask the school what academic interventions or supports are in place, and whether the school’s instructional model—common among charters—accounts for these results in a way that matches their child’s needs.
Pleasant Grove is a family-oriented suburb in the Provo-Orem metropolitan area, originally an agricultural town that has grown steadily. Its housing market is relatively expensive, reflecting demand in the broader region. The city maintains a small-town feel through events like the Strawberry Days festival, one of Utah’s oldest community celebrations. The built environment is suburban, sloping off the Mt. Timpanogos bench, with a Main Street corridor and parks such as Kiwanis Park. Growth has been steady but not explosive. For families moving to the area, Pleasant Grove offers a range of school options: in addition to Canyon Grove, there are other charters and private schools, as well as public schools within the Alpine School District.
Canyon Grove itself is in a period of physical expansion. Publicly reported plans indicate that the school purchased a building in West Jordan, in Salt Lake County, that will become a permanent campus much larger than its current space there. Renovations are underway, with an opening expected later in 2026. That development suggests the charter is growing its reach beyond Utah County, though the Pleasant Grove campus remains the primary site for now.
Overall, Canyon Grove Academy fits families who value the charter school environment—smaller scale, a K-8 structure—and who are willing to investigate the academic results closely. The proficiency numbers are not strong, and the school’s small middle school may offer limited peer variety. But the low share of students facing economic disadvantage, the suburban setting, and the school’s investment in a new facility are all factors a family should weigh alongside the testing picture.
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