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Canyon Crest School vs. Wasatch School

Should you attend Canyon Crest School or Wasatch School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Canyon Crest School
4664 N Canyon Rd
Provo, UT 84604
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Wasatch School
1080 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canyon Crest School ranks in the top 10% 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 61% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wasatch School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
492 students
582 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon Crest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wasatch School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon Crest School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wasatch School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon Crest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wasatch School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Crest School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Provo School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Provo School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#97 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 10%)
#99 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon Crest School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wasatch School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Crest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Provo School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Provo School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Crest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Provo School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Provo School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Canyon Crest School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wasatch School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
72
Grade 1 Students
68
70
Grade 2 Students
86
76
Grade 3 Students
69
102
Grade 4 Students
70
66
Grade 5 Students
57
98
Grade 6 Students
63
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon Crest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wasatch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Provo School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon Crest School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wasatch School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon Crest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wasatch School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon Crest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wasatch School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Provo School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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