Forbes Elementary School, American Fork

The short answer

Forbes Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K to 6 in the Alpine School District, near the center of American Fork. It carries a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and is known for smaller class sizes than many nearby schools. Under the current feeder pattern, Forbes Elementary students move on to American Fork Junior High for grades 7 to 9, then American Fork High School, home of the Cavemen, for grades 10 to 12.

Forbes Elementary School, 281 N 200 E, American Fork, UT 84003. Alpine School District.

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How good is Forbes Elementary?

Forbes Elementary earns a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which lands about average among Utah public elementary schools. One thing that stands out is class size: at roughly 21 students per teacher, Forbes runs smaller classes than many nearby schools. On recent state testing, reading proficiency landed near 45 percent, close to the statewide average, while math scores have run below it in some years. Ratings and scores differ between GreatSchools, Niche, and the state, so treat any single number as one snapshot.

Forbes is one of several elementary schools serving American Fork, and it sits near the established center of town rather than the newer edges of the city.

Where Forbes Elementary feeds

Elementary schools matter for the early years, but families usually want to see the whole path. Under the current Alpine School District pattern, the progression runs:

• Elementary: Forbes Elementary, grades K to 6
• Junior high: American Fork Junior High, grades 7 to 9
• High: American Fork High School, home of the Cavemen, grades 10 to 12

Utah County high schools do not have their own detail pages on this site yet, so you can explore the wider market on our American Fork area page. One change worth knowing about: Utah County voters approved splitting the Alpine School District into three smaller districts beginning with the 2027 to 2028 school year, and American Fork is slated to join the new central district, carrying the temporary name Aspen Peaks. School assignments are expected to carry over at first, but future boundary decisions will move to the new district. Confirm your exact boundary with the Alpine School District before you rely on a feeder.

Homes in the Forbes Elementary boundary

The Forbes Elementary boundary sits near the historic core of American Fork, so the housing stock skews older and more established than the newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Expect a mix of mid-century and older single-family homes on mature streets, along with some newer infill and townhomes.

Because the boundary favors settled neighborhoods, prices vary from block to block, and the mix of active listings shifts month to month. Rather than quote a range that goes stale quickly, we would rather pull a current, address-specific snapshot for you.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are steering your American Fork search, Forbes appeals most to buyers who value smaller class sizes and a walkable, established neighborhood near the center of town. It keeps your family on the path to American Fork Junior High and then American Fork High School. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since a single street can separate two different schools, and the district split arriving in 2027 adds one more thing to watch.

Explore the wider market on our American Fork area page, or see where Forbes students head next on our American Fork Junior High page.

Enrolling and location

Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Alpine School District. Because American Fork is a growing community, popular schools can fill, so apply early if you are coming from outside the boundary.

When you are ready to find a home in the Forbes Elementary area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.

Sources: GreatSchools, SchoolDigger, Niche, Public School Review, the Utah State Board of Education, the Alpine School District, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the most recent published figures for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 school years. Details of the Alpine School District split, effective July 2027, come from KSL, The Salt Lake Tribune, and Utah County reporting, and district and boundary names remain subject to change. Feeder assignments can vary by address, so verify with the Alpine School District before relying on it.