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Utah’s top-performing Core Knowledge Charter School — where learning comes alive.

Books, pencils, and American flags sit on a wooden surface against a brick wall.

Utah’s top-performing Core Knowledge Charter School — where learning comes alive.

Inspire the heart, mind, and soul.

JHCS is a public charter school founded by parents looking for choice in their children’s education. Chartered by the Utah State Office of Education, we are a small community school with campuses in Pleasant Grove and Eagle Mountain serving grades K-8.

 

Why JHCS?

What sets JHCS apart is our whole-child approach and strong parent partnership. Families are encouraged to participate and often give thousands of volunteer hours each year, helping create a vibrant and connected school community. We are proud to be nationally recognized as a Core Knowledge Visitation School and honored with the Krystal Key Award for excellence in teaching. At JHCS, we believe education should spark curiosity, build confidence, and shape responsible, caring leaders ready to thrive in the future.

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  • Innovative Learning
    We blend evidence-based instruction with 1:1 technology, Makerspace projects, and hands-on STEM experiences to prepare students for the future.
  • Celebrated Excellence
    JHCS has been honored as Utah Charter School of the Year and continues to earn recognition for student achievement and teaching quality.
  • Rich Experiences
    Students take part in cultural celebrations, science fairs, spelling bees, art shows, and patriotic events that make learning memorable and meaningful.

Testimonials

Here first hand from our parent and student community what makes JHCS so special!

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I have had kids at John Hancock Charter School for 12 years now, and I have been consistently impressed with the high levels of caring and dedication from everyone there.

-Erika Nelson
 

 

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“Joining JHCS has been one of the best decisions my husband and I have made for our children. They are receiving a top notch education and are growing and flourishing in their schoolwork.”

-Nicole M.

 

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“I love John Hancock Charter School. They have amazing teachers and staff, small class sizes, and really inspire a love for learning. ”

-Jess P.

 

 

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About Us

John Hancock Charter School (JHCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8 in Pleasant Grove and Eagle Mountain. Since opening in 2002, we’ve focused on inspiring a love of learning while achieving excellent results—most recently, 82.6% of our 3rd graders were reading on grade level, compared to the state average of 48%. Our students enjoy a rich and balanced education through Core Knowledge, Core Knowledge Language Arts, EnVision Math, hands-on STEM, visual art, and music. Beginning in 3rd grade, every student learns a string instrument, making music a central part of our school experience. We also emphasize patriotism, character education, and strong values that prepare children for lifelong success.

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High Achievement

 

John Hancock Charter School students consistently perform among the top in Utah. Through a rigorous curriculum and a focus on mastery learning, high expectations, and character education, our students excel academically.

 

 

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Whole-Child Education

 

Core Knowledge, STEM, art, and music are central to learning. Every student learns a string instrument beginning in 3rd grade, while patriotism and character education help build strong values.

 

 

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Strong Community

 

Parents volunteer thousands of hours each year, creating a supportive, vibrant school culture recognized nationally as a Core Knowledge Visitation School, Charter School of the Year in 2023,  and honored with the Krystal Key Award from the Quantum Learning Network.

 

Fast Facts

We aren’t like other K-8 school districts. Find out what makes us great.
 

Learn More About Us

  • 1st
    Charter School in Utah
  • BTS Arts
    Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Program
  • Music Program
    Every student is introduced to music.
  • Tuition Free