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Welcome to Sky Ranch Academy - Elevating Education, Building Character™

Sky Ranch Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Watkins serving students in grades K-12. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through high school. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.

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2026-27 Lottery Results

The lottery for the next school year (2026-27) was held via livestream on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. MT. To view the livestream, please click on the livestream link below. 

Lottery results will be communicated directly to families via email, text, and mail. Student enrollment is updated daily and your child's status reflected in the livestream may no longer be accurate. Waiting list updates with your child's status will be sent out from the school on a monthly basis. 

We appreciate your interest in our school and look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Our Academic Success by the Numbers

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Top-Ranked Performance

Sky Ranch Academy is ranked one of the top two schools in the district based on academic performance.

30 years

Transforming Lives, Building Futures

Sky Ranch Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA®) network. Founded in 1995, NHA has spent 30 years partnering with families to help children succeed.

84%

Moral Focus™ Impact

84% of Sky Ranch Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.

Meet Your Principal

"My life's goal for as long as I can remember has been to be a help wherever I am. I am grateful to help Sky Ranch in a meaningful way."

- Jeremiah Whalen, Principal at Sky Ranch

Meet Your Principal

Why Families Trust Sky Ranch Academy

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Academic Excellence

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Moral Focus™

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Student Responsibility

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Parent Partnership

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Structured Setting

At a Glance

K-10

Grades in 2026

2023

Year Opened

9

Character-Building Monthly Virtues

552

Number of Students

Sky Ranch Parent

I love that Sky Ranch challenges their students both academically and morally. I also like that Sky Ranch is a smaller environment and that they hold their students to high expectations.

More Information

There are a lot of factors in deciding where your child will go to school and we want to help. Use our live chat or leave your information and we will be in touch.

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Tour the School

Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, Moral Focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.

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Apply Today

Apply online, in person, or over the phone and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.

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Financial & Literacy Transparency

We believe in empowering our community through financial & literacy curriculum transparency.

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