Best Schools in Ogden, Utah
56 schools · 32 Elementary · 6 Middle · 11 High · 7 Other
Choosing a school in Ogden?
Use this page to compare every school in Ogden by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
No. Ut. Acad. of Math Engineering & Science Ogden
High · No. Ut. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mount Ogden Junior High
Middle · Ogden City District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Green Acres School
Elementary · Weber District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ogden for 2026 are No. Ut. Acad. of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (9.1/10), Mount Ogden Junior High (7.9/10), and Green Acres School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 45 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
56
50 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$399,340
home value · ACS
Districts
9
serving the city
Schools
56
50 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$399,340
home value · ACS
Districts
9
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 14% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Ogden schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ogden
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 45 rated schools; 56 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. Ut. Acad. of Math Engineering & Science Ogden | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Mount Ogden Junior High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Acres School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | West Weber School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Roosevelt School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | H Guy Child School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Burch Creek School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverdale School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Uintah School | 7.4 / 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
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $87,334
- Median home value
- $399,340
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
35% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ogden compares
Utah rank
#54 of 86
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Utah avg (6.4)
Median household income
$87k
102% of Utah median
Schools in this city
52
9 districts draw attendance lines through Ogden
Ogden is not one school system. 9 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 48% of the public campuses.
Weber District is the largest slice at 24 of 50 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Ogden address is choosing a district first.
Among 45 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.2 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Ogden, not a citywide average.
6 of the 50 public schools are charters (12%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Weber District24 public · 48%
- Ogden City District18 public · 36%
- Utah Schools For the Deaf and the Blind2 public · 4%
- Davinci Academy1 public · 2%
- Greenwood Charter School1 public · 2%
About Schools in Ogden, Utah
Ogden's public school system spans 49 ranked schools across a meaningful performance range. The city average sits at 6.1 out of 10 — a solid midpoint that masks real variation on the ground. One in three schools (33%, or 16 schools) scores 7.0 or above, which means parents willing to research addresses carefully have genuine options at the higher end of the market.
Elementary schools lead the rankings. Shadow Valley School tops the city at 9.0 out of 10, the highest score in the data set. Lomond View School follows at 8.6, then Green Acres School at 8.3 and Riverdale School at 8.1. The concentration of strong performers at the elementary level suggests younger families have the most address-driven leverage — performance gaps between neighborhoods are real and worth mapping before committing to a home.
At the secondary level, No. UT. Academy of Math Engineering & Science Ogden (NUAMES) earns an 8.1 out of 10, making it the standout high school option in the rankings. Specialized academies like NUAMES typically carry enrollment processes separate from neighborhood assignment, so parents of middle and high schoolers should research eligibility and application timelines alongside their housing search — this is one case where your zip code may not be the deciding factor.
The practical picture: Ogden is a city where school quality tracks geography closely. The 6.1 city average signals that lower-scoring schools exist alongside the top performers, and proximity alone doesn't guarantee a high-rated assignment. Parents targeting the strongest options should cross-reference school attendance boundaries with specific addresses before making assumptions. Shadow Valley and Lomond View, both scoring well above the city average, represent the clearest targets for families where elementary performance is the primary filter. For high school families, NUAMES is worth investigating as an open-enrollment option that extends beyond the immediate neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 539 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 614 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 507 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 447 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 412 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.6 |
| 6 | 577 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 422 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.4 |
| 8 | 660 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 768 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 633 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.0 |
Show all 32 elementary schools in Ogden
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 877 students · 7th–9th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 665 students · 7th–9th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 899 students · 7th–9th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 592 students · 7th–9th | 5.7 |
| 5 | 644 students · 7th–9th | 5.7 |
| 6 | 799 students · 7th–9th | 5.5 |
High Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 453 students · 10th–12th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 1,113 students · 10th–12th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 2,074 students · 10th–12th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 45 students · 7th–12th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 73 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 1,405 students · 10th–12th | 6.1 |
| 7 | 173 students · 7th–12th | 5.5 |
| 8 | 1,338 students · 10th–12th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 431 students · 6th–12th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 200 students · 7th–12th | 4.0 |
Show all 11 high schools in Ogden
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 1,269 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 35 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 406 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.8 | ||
| 5 | 1,012 students · Pre-K–9th | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 16 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate 17 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Ogden
Ogden, Utah · 56 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$87,334
Median Home Value
$399,340
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Population
218,272
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Community Profile
Ogden has a median household income of $87,334. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $399,340, with a median rent of $1,274/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Utah
- Elementary
- 32
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 11
- Other
- 7
Resources
School Districts (9)
Ogden Preparatory Academy
1 school · 1,012 students
No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science
2 schools · 1,166 students
Davinci Academy
1 school · 1,269 students
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
9 schools · 271 students
Maria Montessori Academy
1 school · 406 students
Leadership Learning Academy
2 schools · 896 students
Greenwood Charter School
1 school · 337 students
Ogden City District
22 schools · 10,411 students
Weber District
52 schools · 32,443 students
Other Major Cities in Utah
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Ogden, Utah
How many schools are in Ogden, Utah?
Ogden has 56 schools, including 50 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ogden, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ogden is 6.2 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 Ogden, Utah?
The top-ranked school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is No. Ut. Acad. of Math Engineering & Science Ogden with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ogden, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Green Acres School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Ogden, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Mount Ogden Junior High with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Ogden, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is No. Ut. Acad. of Math Engineering & Science Ogden with a composite score of 9.1/10.
How many school districts serve Ogden, Utah?
Ogden is served by 9 school districts: Ogden Preparatory Academy, No. Ut. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science, Davinci Academy, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Maria Montessori Academy, Leadership Learning Academy, Greenwood Charter School, Ogden City District, Weber District.
What is the education level in Ogden, Utah?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Ogden have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ogden, Utah?
The median household income in Ogden is approximately $87,334 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ogden, Utah?
Yes, Ogden has 6 private schools alongside 50 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph Catholic High School with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ogden, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ogden is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ogden, 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.