Excellent
#160 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 16% in state
Trailside School
Elementary School · Park City District · Park City, UT
A Park City District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5700 TRAILSIDE DR, Park City, UT 84098
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trailside School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Trailside School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Summit SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Little Miners MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Parley's Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Mcpolin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Park City District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,523NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trailside School is listed in Park City District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trailside School
Trailside School is a public elementary school in Park City, UT, part of Park City District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Trailside School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trailside School
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 #160 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Trailside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trailside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (435) 645-5680
- Area population (ZIP 84098)
- 20,311
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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