North Rich School

North Rich School is a public elementary school in Laketown, Utah, serving 116 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, classes stay small enough for teachers to give students consistent, individual attention. Academically, North Rich stands apart.

It earns a composite score of 9.7 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with identical scores across both academic performance and student growth. It ranks #3 among all 1,014 public schools in Utah and #2 among 600 elementary schools statewide. Those numbers put it in rare company: North Rich outperforms 100% of Utah public schools, making it one of the strongest-performing elementary schools in the state by any measure.

For families in the Laketown area, the case is equally clear. North Rich holds the top academic ranking among local schools. Parents comparing options will find a school where high achievement and strong student growth reinforce each other — both scores sitting at 9.7 — signaling that students here aren't just hitting benchmarks, they're consistently making meaningful progress year over year.

For families prioritizing academic outcomes, North Rich School delivers results that are exceptionally difficult to find anywhere in Utah.

With an enrollment of 116 students, North Rich School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Rich School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.