Photo: Ntsimp · Public domainOrem’s public schools outscore 73% of Utah districts
Math proficiency in Orem’s districts is 45%, above the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Orem, 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.
Orem’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 174 Utah towns with household incomes within a quarter of Orem’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,044 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Utah County Academy of Science, Noah Webster Academy, Arches Academy (private), Telos Academy (private) and Kids Village (private) are in town. Lumen Scholar Institute, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
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 Orem’s grade
B+: better than 73% of Utah school districts, #27 of 119 Utah towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Utah average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Orem, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Orem · depends on your address
Lakeridge Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,344 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Canyon View Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,066 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Orem Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 969 students · 24:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Orem · depends on your address
Lakeridge Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,344 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Canyon View Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,066 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Orem Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 969 students · 24:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Orem · depends on your address
Lakeridge Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,344 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Canyon View Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,066 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Orem Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 969 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Orem · depends on your address
Mountain View High
Grades 10–12 · 1,600 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Timpanogos High
Grades 10–12 · 1,471 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Orem High
Grades 10–12 · 1,225 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Orem’s public schools are run by Alpine School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Orem vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share Orem’s borders.
Every school in Orem
24 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).
Questions about Orem’s schools
Are Orem’s schools good?
By Utah’s own tests, yes: the public schools Orem children attend outscore 73% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #27 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Orem in?
Alpine School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 86,645 students in 89 schools (2024–25).
Where do Orem kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Mountain View High, Timpanogos High and Orem High.
What is Orem’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Alpine School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does Orem spend per student?
$10,044 in Alpine School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Orem?
Yes: Arches Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 126 students), Telos Academy (special education, grades 8–12, 67 students) and Kids Village (nonsectarian, grades K–2, 20 students). Orem also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Orem families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Orem → 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.