Elementary Schools in Jordan District

Jordan District includes 42 elementary schools serving mostly grades K–6, with Rivers Edge School serving K–8 as a very small specialized program. Overall, the district ranks 52nd of 92 Utah districts, and school performance varies widely. The strongest combination of statewide ranking, test results, and attendance appears at Herriman School, which ranks in the 85th percentile and has especially strong fourth-grade math and science results. Other consistently high-performing options include Eastlake School, Jordan Hills School, Golden Fields School, Riverton School, Welby School, Blackridge School, Westland School, and South Jordan School.

Attendance is an important difference among schools. Welby School, Herriman School, and Blackridge School report chronic absenteeism below the district rate, while Aspen Elementary has shown major ranking improvement but still has elevated absenteeism. Mathematics becomes more challenging in fifth and sixth grades across the district, while sixth-grade science is generally a relative strength. Parents may also want to examine grade-level results rather than relying only on an overall ranking: Monte Vista School, Bastian School, and Bluffdale School show notable differences between grades.

The schools needing the most attention based on low rankings, achievement, and attendance include Columbia School, Mountain Shadows School, Terra Linda School, Oquirrh School, Westvale School, and Heartland School. These schools report chronic absenteeism near or above 37%, and several have proficiency below 30% in multiple subjects. Copper Canyon School and Falcon Ridge School also merit close review. Historical spending and student–teacher ratios do not consistently predict results, so families should consider current attendance, grade-specific scores, school programs, and the needs of their child together.