For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,864 students in Orem, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT are Canyon View Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Lumen Scholar Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orem, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Orem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orem, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon View Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 E 950 N
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8130
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8130
Grades: 7-9
| 1,092 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeridge Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 S 400 W
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Grades: 7-9
| 1,360 students
Rank: #33.
Lumen Scholar Institute
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 W 760 N
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 987-9497
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 987-9497
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Orem Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
765 N 600 W
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8142
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8142
Grades: 7-9
| 892 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Delong School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
424 S 350 E
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Orem, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
250 E 1650 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-8710
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-8710
Grades: 5-6
| 30 students
East Shore High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1551 West 1000 South
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-2440
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 227-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Uhs Of Provo Canyon High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 340
Orem, UT 84059
Orem, UT 84059
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT include Canyon View Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Lumen Scholar Institute.
How many public middle schools are located in Orem?
5 public middle schools are located in Orem.
What is the racial composition of students in Orem?
Orem public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orem include: Orem Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School vs. Orem Jr High School, Canyon View Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School
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