Best Schools in Summit County, UT
Summit County, UT has 25 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,261 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Summit County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summit County, UT
The top high schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1224 Students
2. Silver Summit Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Summit District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 97 Students
3. North Summit High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Summit District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
4. South Summit High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Summit District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
5. Winter Sports School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winter Sports School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Summit County, UT
The top middle schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Summit Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Summit District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
2. Ecker Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 705 Students
3. South Summit Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Summit District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 480 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summit County, UT
The top elementary schools in Summit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jeremy Ranch School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
2. Trailside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
3. Mcpolin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
4. Parleys Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
5. North Summit School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Summit District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 364 Students
6. Silver Summit School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Summit District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 82 Students
7. Weilenmann School Of Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weilenmann School Of Discovery • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 535 Students
8. South Summit School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Summit District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students
9. Little Miners Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Miners Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 83 Students
10. Creekside Kids Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creekside Kids Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 93 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summit County, UT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summit County, UT has a total population of 42,357 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summit County, UT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Summit County, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit County, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit County, UT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Summit County, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summit County, UT
How many schools are in Summit County, UT?
Summit County, UT has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,261 students in total.
How do schools in Summit County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Summit County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Summit County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summit County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Summit County
3 places in Summit County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Park City District (11 schools)
- South Summit District (5 schools)
- North Summit District (4 schools)