Best Schools in Orem, Utah

Orem's 22 ranked public schools average 6.4 out of 10. Eight of those schools — 36% of the total — score 7.0 or above, meaning above-average performance is a realistic outcome for many families, not a rare exception. The high-scoring campuses span elementary, high school, and specialized programs, so strong options are present at multiple grade levels across the city.

Northridge School leads all 22 campuses at 8.3, the highest score in Orem and the city's clear top elementary choice. Utah County Academy of Science follows at 7.9, the best high school in the ranked set and the top secondary option for families prioritizing academics. Both sit well above the city average of 6.4 — a gap that makes them natural starting points for any school search here.

Three more schools complete the top five. Orchard School and Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf both score 7.8. Orchard is a traditional elementary campus. Elizabeth DeLong serves students who are deaf or hard of hearing — a specialized program at the top of the performance rankings, not a standard neighborhood school. Orem School, also an elementary campus, rounds out the five at 7.6. Three of the five top scorers being elementary schools signals that the strongest academic outcomes in Orem concentrate at the grade-school level.

The 6.4 city average reflects a broad mid-tier of campuses that keep performance creditable across much of the city. With 36% of schools clearing 7.0, families who can't access a top-five school by address still have solid options in the remaining ranked pool. Elementary placement is address-based, so looking up your attendance zone is the fastest first step. For high school, Utah County Academy of Science is the clear standout — check enrollment details before committing to a specific neighborhood.