Best Schools in Utah County, UT
Utah County, UT has 213 public schools (27 high, 25 middle, 124 elementary) serving 162,465 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Utah County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Utah County, UT
The top high schools in Utah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Utah County Academy Of Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Utah County Academy Of Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 625 Students
3. Corner Canyon High
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Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2434 Students
4. Skyridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2387 Students
5. Lone Peak High
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2469 Students
6. Springville High
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Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1612 Students
7. Timpview High
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Projected Test Scores
Provo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2341 Students
8. Timpanogos High
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1365 Students
9. Pleasant Grove High
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2084 Students
10. Westlake High
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2659 Students
Best Middle Schools in Utah County, UT
The top middle schools in Utah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Ridge Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1073 Students
2. Timberline Middle
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1315 Students
3. Draper Park Middle
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1494 Students
4. Lehi Jr High
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
5. Willowcreek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1746 Students
6. Lake Mountain Middle
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1412 Students
7. Canyon View Jr High
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1112 Students
8. Maple Grove Middle
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Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
9. Viewpoint Middle
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1790 Students
10. American Fork Jr High
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Utah County, UT
The top elementary schools in Utah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 645 Students
2. Alpine School
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Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 643 Students
3. Foothill School
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Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
4. Cedar Ridge School
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Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 682 Students
5. Edgemont School
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Provo District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 634 Students
6. Eaglecrest School
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Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 855 Students
7. Westfield School
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 642 Students
8. Maple Ridge School
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Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 769 Students
9. Harvest School
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Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1046 Students
10. Riverview School
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Alpine District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 977 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Utah County, UT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Utah County, UT has a total population of 659,399 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Utah 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 Utah County, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Utah County, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Utah 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 Utah County, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Utah County, UT
How many schools are in Utah County, UT?
Utah County, UT has 213 public schools: 27 high schools, 25 middle schools and 124 elementary schools, serving 162,465 students in total.
How do schools in Utah County perform on state tests?
On average, 213 schools in Utah County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Utah County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Utah 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: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Utah County
20 places in Utah County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Provo (23)
- Orem (22)
- Lehi (20)
- Spanish Fork (15)
- American Fork (13)
- Saratoga Springs (13)
- Springville (13)
- Eagle Mountain (11)
- Pleasant Grove (10)
- Payson (8)
- Salem (6)
- Highland (5)
- Lindon (5)
- Mapleton (5)
- Alpine (4)
- Santaquin (4)
- Vineyard (3)
- Cedar Hills (2)
- Cedar Fort (1)
- Goshen (1)
School districts (4)
- Alpine District (90 schools)
- Nebo District (48 schools)
- Provo District (21 schools)
- Freedom Preparatory Academy (3 schools)