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Best Schools in Saratoga Springs, Utah

15 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other

Public: 14
Private: 1
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 6.1/10
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Choosing a school in Saratoga Springs?

Use this page to compare every school in Saratoga Springs 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.

Riverview School

8.1/10

Elementary · Alpine District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Harvest School

7.8/10

Elementary · Alpine District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Springside School

7.6/10

Elementary · Alpine District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Saratoga Springs for 2026 are Riverview School (8.1/10), Harvest School (7.8/10), and Springside School (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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

15

14 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.1

out of 10

Median Home

$566,850

home value · ACS

Districts

4

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Riverview School

Rates 8.1/10 despite 12% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Saratoga Springs schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Saratoga Springs

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Riverview School 8.1 / 10
2 Harvest School 7.8 / 10
3 Springside School 7.6 / 10
4 Saratoga Shores School 7.5 / 10
5 Lake Mountain Middle 7.0 / 10
6 New Haven School 6.9 / 10
7 Westlake High 6.4 / 10
8 Sage Hills School 6.1 / 10
9 Mountain Sunrise Academy 5.9 / 10
10 Thunder Ridge School 5.7 / 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
6.1/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$124,734

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$566,850

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
51%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
81%

Of occupied housing units

How Saratoga Springs compares

Utah rank

#43 of 84

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Utah avg (6.3)

Median household income

$125k

146% of Utah median

Schools in this city

15

About Schools in Saratoga Springs, Utah

Saratoga Springs, Utah has 14 ranked public schools, giving families a range of options across grade levels. The city's average school score is 6.4 out of 10 — a mark that sits above a neutral midpoint and signals a generally solid public school system. Five of those 14 schools, or 36%, score 7 or higher, meaning a meaningful share of options clear the threshold most families treat as a baseline.

The strongest performers are concentrated at the elementary level. Riverview School leads all Saratoga Springs schools at 8.3 out of 10 — the city's clear top option. Harvest School (7.7) and Saratoga Shores School (7.6) follow close behind, giving families three elementary schools in the upper tier. Lakeview Academy rounds out the 7-plus group at 7.4, offering a non-traditional path for families who prefer an alternative school model. Springside School scores 7.0 and completes a solid cluster of above-average elementary options.

The remaining 9 schools — roughly two-thirds of the city's ranked options — score below the 7 threshold, many clustering near or below the 6.4 city average. That gap matters. A child's school experience in Saratoga Springs will differ significantly based on assignment, and the spread from the city's top school (8.3) to its median is wide enough to make address research a non-negotiable step.

For parents focused on academic outcomes, the top three elementary schools — Riverview, Harvest, and Saratoga Shores — are the primary targets. Families open to alternative structures have a high-scoring option in Lakeview Academy at 7.4. The city's overall profile is above average but uneven. Look up the school assigned to any address you're considering before signing a lease or closing on a house — it's the single most impactful move a family can make here.

Elementary Schools

9 schools
# School Rating
1 970 students · Pre-K–6th 8.1
2 1,075 students · Pre-K–6th 7.8
3 768 students · Pre-K–6th 7.6
4 793 students · Pre-K–6th 7.5
5 498 students · Kindergarten–6th 6.3
6 919 students · Pre-K–6th 6.1
7 474 students · Kindergarten–8th 5.9
8 1,052 students · Pre-K–6th 5.7
9 750 students · Pre-K–6th 3.8

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1,424 students · 7th–9th 7.0

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 2,847 students · 10th–12th 6.4
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 34 students · 9th–12th 6.9

Other Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 1,011 students · Kindergarten–9th 5.4
2 1,596 students · 7th–10th 3.9
3 150 students · Pre-K–12th 3.8

Schools in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs, Utah · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$124,734

Median Home Value

$566,850

Median Rent

$2,002/mo

Population

125,208

College Educated

51%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Community Profile

Saratoga Springs has a median household income of $124,734. 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 $566,850, with a median rent of $2,002/month. The local poverty rate of 5.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Saratoga Springs, Utah

How many schools are in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

Saratoga Springs has 15 schools, including 14 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Saratoga Springs is 6.1 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 Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The top-ranked school in Saratoga Springs on MySchoolScout is Riverview School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The top-ranked elementary school in Saratoga Springs on MySchoolScout is Riverview School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The top-ranked middle school in Saratoga Springs on MySchoolScout is Lake Mountain Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The top-ranked high school in Saratoga Springs on MySchoolScout is New Haven School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Saratoga Springs, Utah?

Saratoga Springs is served by 4 school districts: Alpine District, Lakeview Academy, Ascent Academies of Utah, Mountain Sunrise Academy.

What is the education level in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

According to Census data, 51% of adults in Saratoga Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The median household income in Saratoga Springs is approximately $124,734 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

Yes, Saratoga Springs has 1 private school alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is New Haven School with a score of 6.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Saratoga Springs, Utah?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Saratoga Springs is 23.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Saratoga Springs, 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.