East Basin’s public schools outscore 77% of Utah districts
On the state math tests, 46% of East Basin’s students scored proficient, above the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving East Basin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Utah, not nationally.
From Utah state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Basin’s schools, in brief
Spending and class size
South Summit spends $16,100 per student and North Summit $15,532, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Silver Summit Academy. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Basin’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Utah school districts, #18 of 119 Utah towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Utah average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Basin, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in East Basin · depends on your address
South Summit School
Grades PK–4 · 496 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kamas
McPolin School
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Kindergarten in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
1st grade in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
2nd grade in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
3rd grade in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
4th grade in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
5th grade in East Basin · depends on your address
Trailside School
Grades K–5 · 360 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
Silver Summit School
Grades K–5 · 55 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Park City
6th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
7th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
8th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
9th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
10th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
11th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
12th grade in East Basin
Silver Summit Academy
Grades 6–12 · 104 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Park City
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve East Basin
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
East Basin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share East Basin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Basin | A− | South Summit PK–12 · North Summit PK–12 · Park City PK–12 |
Every school in East Basin
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Utah’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Trailside Preschool).
Questions about East Basin’s schools
Are East Basin’s schools good?
By Utah’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Basin children attend outscore 77% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #18 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Basin in?
South Summit School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,616 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
What is East Basin’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Park City School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does East Basin spend per student?
$16,100 in South Summit School District, $15,532 in North Summit School District and $21,941 in Park City School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What East Basin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near East Basin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Utah. Stars are from neighbors.