Oakwood School

5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakwood School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5% in UT
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : OAKWOOD SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Salt Lake City, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Oakwood School's student population of 580 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Oakwood School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#32 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
40%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
63%
43%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
69%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood School's ranking?
Oakwood School is ranked #32 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Oakwood School often compared to?
Oakwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock School, Butler School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Oakwood School?
580 students attend Oakwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Oakwood School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood School?
Oakwood School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakwood School offer ?
Oakwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakwood School part of?
Oakwood School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : OAKWOOD SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Salt Lake City, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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