Best Schools in Farmington, Utah
8 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Farmington?
Use this page to compare every school in Farmington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Canyon Creek School
Elementary · Davis District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Knowlton School
Elementary · Davis District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Farmington School
Elementary · Davis District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Farmington for 2026 are Canyon Creek School (8.6/10), Knowlton School (8.1/10), and Farmington School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$618,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$618,500
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 8% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Farmington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Farmington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Creek School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Knowlton School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Farmington School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Davis Connect K-6 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Eagle Bay School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Farmington High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Farmington JR High | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $120,123
- Median home value
- $618,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Farmington compares
Utah rank
#14 of 84
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Utah avg (6.3)
Median household income
$120k
141% of Utah median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Farmington, Utah
Farmington, Utah is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Farmington perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Farmington is Canyon Creek School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Farmington is served by 2 school districts: Ascent Academies of Utah, Davis District. These districts collectively serve 75,249 students.
Farmington's community shows 51% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $120,123. The poverty rate in the area is 5.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 798 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 724 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 472 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 137 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 495 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,275 students · 7th–9th | 5.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,172 students · 10th–12th | 6.1 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 423 students · Kindergarten–9th | 6.9 |
Schools in Farmington
Farmington, Utah · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$120,123
Median Home Value
$618,500
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
Population
25,055
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Community Profile
Farmington has a median household income of $120,123. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $618,500, with a median rent of $1,644/month. The local poverty rate of 5.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Utah
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Farmington, Utah
How many schools are in Farmington, Utah?
Farmington has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Farmington, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Farmington is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Farmington, Utah?
The top-ranked school in Farmington on MySchoolScout is Canyon Creek School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Farmington, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in Farmington on MySchoolScout is Canyon Creek School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Farmington, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in Farmington on MySchoolScout is Farmington JR High with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best high school in Farmington, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in Farmington on MySchoolScout is Farmington High with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Farmington, Utah?
Farmington is served by 2 school districts: Ascent Academies of Utah, Davis District.
What is the education level in Farmington, Utah?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in Farmington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Farmington, Utah?
The median household income in Farmington is approximately $120,123 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Farmington, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Farmington is 21.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Farmington, Utah?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.