Top Rankings
Provo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,007 students in Provo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Provo School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,105 Schools
# Students
14,007 Students
691,961 Students
# Teachers
666 Teachers
30,876 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Provo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
# American Indian Students
102 Students
6,710 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
236 Students
11,737 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4,405 Students
135,832 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
20%
# Black Students
139 Students
9,106 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
8,040 Students
493,174 Students
% White Students
57%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
462 Students
11,418 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
621 Students
23,628 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
379
16,523
# Students in K Grade:
958
46,696
# Students in 1st Grade:
991
50,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,005
50,387
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,009
51,023
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,014
52,001
# Students in 5th Grade:
937
50,985
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,017
52,318
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,004
52,895
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,056
53,997
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,148
55,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,245
55,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,103
53,074
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,141
50,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,411 is higher than the state median of $10,563. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,307 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$158 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,411
$10,563
Spending / Student
$11,307
$10,658
Best Provo School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgemont School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
566 E 3650 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9984
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9984
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 East 2320 North
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4935
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4935
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Crest School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4664 N Canyon Rd
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9873
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9873
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Wasatch School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4910
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4910
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Provost School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
629 S 1000 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4960
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4960
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Springs School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 E Center
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #77.
Timpview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3570 N 650 E
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9720
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 221-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 2,341 students
Rank: #88.
Provo Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 W 940 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E 2320 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1010.
Westridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 W 1460 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4870
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4870
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeview School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2899 W 1390 N
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4990
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4990
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunset View School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 West 600 South
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4950
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4950
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1740 S Nevada Ave
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 370-4650
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 370-4650
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1414.
Provo Peaks School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
665 E Center St
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Grades: K-6
| 551 students
Rank: #1515.
Provo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 North Lakeshore Dr
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,988 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 200 N
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Grades: 7-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1717.
Amelia Earhart School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2585 W 200 S
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 370-4630
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 370-4630
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #1818.
Timpanogos School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4955
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4955
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #1919.
Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 600 W
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4925
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4925
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2020.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Grades: 5-12
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
Provo Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4840
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Slate Canyon
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1991 S State
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
87 N. 700 E.
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4915
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4915
Grades: PK
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Provo School District?
Provo School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,007 students.
What is the rank of Provo School District?
Provo School District is ranked #55 out of 154 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Provo School District?
57% of Provo School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Provo School District?
Provo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Provo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,307 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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