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“Our mission is to provide children an individualized education emphasizing practical life skills and demonstrations of student learning in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.”

Gateway Preparatory Academy provides Iron County students from Kindergarten to 8th grade an education that focuses on individual skills, abilities, and needs.

Established in 2008, we provide an individualized experience focused on student growth while preparing students to be productive members of the community.

Our strengths include our child centered approach through the application of a Montessori philosophy and method as well as a focus on the arts and technology.

Upcoming Events & News

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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 hour ago
The best view of the summer!

We love checking in on our staff and seeing their
"Sip into Summer" floaties in action. This one found the perfect home guarding the backyard splash pad with the grandkids. Pure joy! ❤️💚💙

#SipIntoSummer #RaptorsInTheWild #FamilyFirst #SummerVibes #gatewayisagreatway
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Name a better way to practice mindfulness... we’ll wait! 🐾🧘‍♀️

These Gateway teachers (and student!) are checking in from the cutest puppy yoga session at Bristlecone. 💛

#GatewayFamily #PuppyYoga #Community #SupportLocal
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
🤠 Flat Raptor Hits the Rodeo! 🦖
We have another incredible #FlatRaptorAdventure to share! Check out these amazing photos from one of our awesome Gateway families who took our favorite dinosaur on a wild ride to the Bryce Canyon Rodeo and the stunning trails of Bryce Canyon National Park! ⛰️✨

It looks like the girls and Flat Raptor had an absolute blast exploring the hoodoos and catching some rodeo action. We love seeing our Gateway community making memories all summer long!

Where is Flat Raptor heading next? 🤔
If you’ve taken our mascot on a trip, out to lunch, or just on a backyard safari, send us your photos so we can share your adventures!

#GatewayRaptors #FlatRaptor #SummerAdventures #Bryce Canyon #RaptorsRoam
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy4 days ago
💦 Water Festival Reminder, Raptor Families! 💦
Looking for a way to cool off today? Head on over to the Water Festival at Main Street Park!
We already have some wonderful Gateway families down there setting up booths and joining in on the fun. Come by, say hi, support our community, and enjoy the water! ☀️🕶️
See you there!
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy5 days ago
From Utah to South Carolina... our Flat Raptor is officially a world traveler! 🗺️🏍️

We just received the most amazing message from Glenn Wessel. He and his cousins were on a cross-country motorcycle reunion trip when they found our little surfing Raptor hidden under a rock ledge near some ancient desert pictographs! 🏜️✨

The best part? Glenn promised to send our Raptor off to another secret, interesting location next!
Where do you think he’ll pop up next? 🤔👇

#RaptorNation #FlatRaptorAdventures #RaptorsOnTheRoad #Gatewayisagreatway #PrehistoricFinds #CommunitySpirit

School Hotline Reporting

Gateway Preparatory Academy is committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. A hotline is maintained by the Internal Audit Department of the Utah State Board of Education, and it is a venue for citizens, educators, employees, and other stakeholders to request audits or report concerns related to any of the agencies governed by or provided resources by the Utah State Board of Education.

To submit a complaint to the USBE Internal Audit Department, using their Public Education Hotline system, click the link below:

Submit a Hotline Complaint to USBE

Complaints or concerns can be filed by following the process as outlined here. Hotline complaints go directly to the State Board of Education Internal Audit Department and may be referred back to the LEA.

Gateway Preparatory Academy also encourages anyone concerned to reach out to the school administration when appropriate. All complaints are handled with discretion, and any individual submitting a concern may remain anonymous through the USBE hotline system.