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Public elementary school · Park City District · Park City, Utah

Trailside School

Trailside School rates 6.8, below most Park City District elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Park City District median is 8.6.

#422 of 1,017 schools in Utah · Park City District: 4 elementary schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A Park City District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 422 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 10 of 10 in Park City District.

Trailside School is listed in Park City District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math67%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading59%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2026.2026 RISE; 32 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
50% of the rating
Academics
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84098; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Trailside School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$171,151
Median home value
$1,117,700
Median rent
$2,729/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,118/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Park City. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Park City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 9.7Compare →
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  4. 7.5Compare →
  5. Trailside Schoolthis school
    6.8
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Trailside School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Trailside School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Trailside School is located at 5700 Trailside Drive in Park City, UT 84098 1. The school operates on a four-day schedule, with hours from 8:15 AM to 3:05 PM Monday through Thursday, and 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM on Fridays 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM 1. The institution received a Best Elementary Schools Recognition 1. The school website provides information regarding student enrollment, the 2024 Parent/Student Handbook, and the TSES Community Council for the 2023-24 period 1. It also lists resources such as PowerSchool, Canvas, Compass Safety, Parent Guidance, Peachjar, and PCEF, along with updates on construction and transportation 1.
Sources (1)
  1. tses.pcschools.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Trailside School serve?

Trailside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Trailside School?

Trailside School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trailside School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trailside School rank in UT?

Trailside School ranks #422 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Trailside School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trailside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Trailside School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trailside School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Trailside School a charter school?

No, Trailside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trailside School a Title I school?

No, Trailside School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trailside School?

17.3% of students at Trailside School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
358
Student-teacher ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Town
County
Summit County
Rank in district
#10 of 10
Schools in district
12
District spending per student
$17,523
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84098)
20,311
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
41.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.