Oakwood School

5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakwood School ranks in the top 5% 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 62% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in UT
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oakwood School's student population of 349 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakwood School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#42 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oakwood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
63%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
83%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakwood School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood School's ranking?
Oakwood School is ranked #42 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Oakwood School often compared to?
Oakwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock School, Butler School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Oakwood School?
349 students attend Oakwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oakwood School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood School?
Oakwood School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oakwood School offer ?
Oakwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakwood School part of?
Oakwood School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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