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Best 84065 Utah Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,809 students in 84065, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84065, UT are North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84065 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84065, UT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84065, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Gr: K-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Gr: 7-9 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15410 S Harmon Day Dr.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Gr: 7-9 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13508 S 4000 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2400
Gr: 7-9 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy High School
Charter School
14942 S 560 West
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84065, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84065, UT include North Star Academy, Fort Herriman Middle School and Summit Academy - Independence.
How many public middle schools are located in 84065?
8 public middle schools are located in 84065.
What is the racial composition of students in 84065?
84065 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

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