Provo District School District
School District · Provo, Utah
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Evaluating Provo District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Provo District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgemont School
Provo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Provo Peaks School
Provo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rock Canyon School
Provo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#49 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,364
+$96 vs Utah median
District size
13,887 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Provo District ranks #49 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Provo District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgemont School (8.5/10), Provo Peaks School (8.1/10), and Rock Canyon School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Provo District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Provo District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgemont School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Provo Peaks School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rock Canyon School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Wasatch School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Canyon Crest School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Timpview High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Provost School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Lakeview School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Centennial Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Spring Creek School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Provo District
Provo District is a Provo, Utah school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 13,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $11,364 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Provo District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgemont School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Provo District students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Provo District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Provo District with test data.
Schools in Provo District
20 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Provo
- Total Enrollment
- 13,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 711
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Provo District?
Provo District has 20 schools in total — 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Provo District?
The average composite rating for Provo District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Provo District?
Provo District spends $11,364 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Provo District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Provo District is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Provo District?
Edgemont School is the highest-rated school in Provo District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Provo District?
Across schools in Provo District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Provo District compare to other districts in Utah?
Provo District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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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.
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