For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,077 students in Summit County, UT.
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, UT are Mcpolin School and South Summit School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Summit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcpolin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Kearns Blvd
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5630
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
South Summit School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeremy Ranch Preschool
Special Education School
3050 Rasmussen Rd
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5670
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5670
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcpolin Preschool
Special Education School
2270 Kearns Blvd
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5630
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5630
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mpes Preschool
Special Education School
2700 Kearns Blvd.
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5600
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5600
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Summit Preschool
Special Education School
65 S Main, 65 S Main
Coalville, UT 84017
(435) 336-5654
Coalville, UT 84017
(435) 336-5654
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parley's Park Preschool
Special Education School
4600 Silver Springs Dr
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5620
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5620
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Summit Preschool
Special Education School
375 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Kamas, UT 84036
(435) 783-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Trailside Preschool
Special Education School
5700 Trailside Dr
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5680
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 645-5680
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Park City Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2400 Kearns Blvd
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5626
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-5626
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Summit County, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, UT include Mcpolin School and South Summit School.
How many public preschools are located in Summit County?
9 public preschools are located in Summit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit County?
Summit County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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