For the 2026 school year, there are 194 public schools serving 156,142 students in Utah County, UT (there are 24 private schools, serving 2,937 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Utah County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Utah County, UT are Utah County Academy Of Science, Highland School and Foothill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Utah County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Utah County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utah County Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
940 W 800 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Highland School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10865 N 6000 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8710
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Foothill School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
921 N 1240 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8107
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8107
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4501 W Cedar Hills Dr
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8103
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8103
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Edgemont School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
566 E 3650 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9984
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9984
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Westfield School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 S Long Dr
Alpine, UT 84004
(801) 610-8720
Alpine, UT 84004
(801) 610-8720
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Freedom School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10326 N 6800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8707
Gr: PK-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Shelley School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 N 200 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8718
Gr: PK-6 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Maple Ridge School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 West Harvest Parkway
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-1800
Mapleton, UT 84664
(801) 489-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28 E 1340 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8711
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Alpine School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 E 300 N
Alpine, UT 84004
(801) 610-8700
Alpine, UT 84004
(801) 610-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Orem School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 W 400 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8116
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8116
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Eaglecrest School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2760 N 300 W
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8703
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8703
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Sego Lily School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 E 900 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8717
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8717
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
River Rock School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North 1700 West
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8731
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8731
Gr: PK-6 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Saratoga Shores School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 S Parkside Drive
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8716
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8716
Gr: PK-6 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Dry Creek School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 W. 1450 S.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8730
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8730
Gr: PK-6 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Riverview School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
273 W Aspen Hills Blvd
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8726
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8726
Gr: PK-6 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
North Point School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 W 1900 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8722
Gr: PK-6 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1035 N 800 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8115
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8115
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1582 W 3300 N
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 756-2039
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 756-2039
Gr: K-9 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Wasatch School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1080 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4910
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4910
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Rock Canyon School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 East 2320 North
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4935
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4935
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Cascade School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 N 800 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8102
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8102
Gr: PK-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Canyon Crest School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4664 N Canyon Rd
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9873
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9873
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lindon School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Main
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 610-8111
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 610-8111
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 W 600 S
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 235-9000
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 235-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Manila School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1726 N 600 W
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8112
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8112
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Ranches Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7789 Tawny Owl Cir
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
(801) 789-4000
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
(801) 789-4000
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Harvest School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 N Providence Drive
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8709
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8709
Gr: PK-6 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3131.
Ridgeline School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6250 W 11800 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8715
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3232.
Snow Springs School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 S 1700 W
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8719
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8719
Gr: PK-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3333.
Fox Hollow School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 W 3200 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8706
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 610-8706
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3434.
Deerfield School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4353 W Harvey Blvd
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8106
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
(801) 610-8106
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 W 10400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
Gr: 7-9 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Utah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Transition & Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
350 North State
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 785-8727
Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 785-8727
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
704 S 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-7286
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
At Risk-summit Junior High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1581 West 1000 South
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-7827
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-7827
Gr: 9-12
Birdseye Group Home (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
99 North 300 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(435) 873-3296
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(435) 873-3296
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
250 E 1650 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-8710
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-8710
Gr: 5-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
990 North 300 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-0652
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-0652
Gr: 9-12
50 N 900 E
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4052
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4052
Gr: 6-10 | 1,256 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Early Childhood Ed Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
815 N 800 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-8074
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-8074
Gr: K-3
East Bay Post High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1170 S 350 E
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 375-0414
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 375-0414
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
East Shore High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1551 West 1000 South
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-2440
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 27%
400 N 665 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8108
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8108
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 64%
1591 N Jordan Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4905
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4905
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Heritage Residential Treatment Center (Yic) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5600 N 450 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
651 E 1400 S
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8110
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8110
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
550 N 600 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Legacy High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
105 South 400 East
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-2840
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-2840
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Gr: K-12 | 7,791 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Nebo Technology Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
65 South 630 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4069
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4069
Gr: 10-12
O&a Youth Corrections High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 900 N
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-0135
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-0135
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Oak Springs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 E Center
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Oakridge School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
780 S 1350 E
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-2165
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 491-2165
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
851 W 450 S
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-6040
Gr: 6-7 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
555 E. Main St, Ste A
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 768-8787
690 South 500 East
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8400
Gr: 10-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 28%
525 N 400 E
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8119
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8119
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Slate Canyon (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1991 S State
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
485 S 100 E
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-2810
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-2810
Gr: 6-7 | 1,093 students Minority enrollment: 10%
99 North 300 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-0652
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-0652
Gr: 10-12
Summit - American Fork High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1581 West 1000 South
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-7827
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-7827
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Utah County, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Utah County, UT include Utah County Academy Of Science, Highland School and Foothill School.
How many public schools are located in Utah County?
196 public schools are located in Utah County.
What percentage of students in Utah County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Utah County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Utah County?
Utah County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Utah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Utah County include: Parkside Elementary School vs. Orem School, Cedar Valley High School vs. Westlake High School, Orem Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School
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