Schools in Provo, UT

Provo has 23 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools, and four alternative schools, with approximately 20,000 students across the area. Schools vary considerably in size, programs, student needs, and reported outcomes, so parents should compare schools within the same grade category rather than rely only on overall rankings. The Provo District ranks 47th of 92 Utah districts, at the 49th percentile.

The strongest traditional schools are concentrated among the elementary grades. Edgemont School ranks in the 92nd percentile and reports consistently strong English language arts, mathematics, and science results. Wasatch School ranks in the 91st percentile and combines high achievement with relatively low chronic absenteeism. Canyon Crest School and Rock Canyon School are also strong, with notable science and mathematics performance. Among middle schools, Centennial Middle clearly leads Shoreline Middle School, exceeding district comparisons in most reported subjects. At the high-school level, Timpview High stands out with a 94.1% graduation rate, 3.6% dropout rate, 11.9% chronic absenteeism, and stronger proficiency than Provo High.

The greatest concerns are at Franklin School, Spring Creek School, and Timpanogos School, which have low rankings, below-district test results, and elevated absenteeism. Independence High has the most serious high-school outcomes, including a 68.8% graduation rate, 21.2% dropout rate, and 50.9% chronic absenteeism. Alternative schools such as Slate Mountain School, Walden School of Liberal Arts, and Provo eSchool should be compared cautiously because enrollment is small and some data is missing or reported as ranges. Attendance, current achievement, graduation outcomes, and school program fit are more useful to families than spending figures from 2018–19 alone.