Shadow Valley School

Shadow Valley School is a public elementary serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Ogden, Utah. With 553 students enrolled, it ranks first among all 49 public schools in Ogden and 22nd out of 1,014 public schools statewide — putting it in the top 2% of every public school in Utah. That position is earned.

Shadow Valley scores 9.2 out of 10 overall, with academic and growth scores of 9.8 each — earning the top "Exceptional" rating. The growth score carries particular weight: it means students are advancing at an accelerated pace year over year, not just performing well because of where they start. Among Utah's 600 elementary schools, Shadow Valley ranks 17th.

That is a result that reflects what the school delivers, not where it is located. Class sizes run at 23 students per teacher, on the higher end for elementary. That ratio might give some parents pause, but the output data argues against concern.

Very few elementary schools anywhere in Utah are producing academic and growth results at this level. For families in Ogden weighing elementary options, Shadow Valley is the performance benchmark to beat.

The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Valley School is 23:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.