NCES CCD 2024-25 14 schools UT

Best-Resourced Schools in Park City, UT

14 public K-12 schools in Park City from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

14 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Park City's 14 public schools is Park City High, scoring 53/100, against a city average of 44.6/100. Computed live across every Park City campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Park City, UT, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

14
Schools
4,902
Students
44.6/100
Avg Quality
15.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Park City Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Park City, UT enrolls 4,902 students across 14 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 2 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.6:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 44.6/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Park City on this index is Park City High, at 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,177 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Park City spans 4 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Park City High accounts for 23.8% of all Park City public-school enrollment

That concentration means Park City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Park City school enrollment varies 54× across entities

Park City school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 1,177 students (highest), a spread of 1,155 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Park City student-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Park City is typically wider than the Park City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Park City has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 14.3% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Park City

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Parley's Park Preschool 56.2/100
  2. 2 Mpes Preschool 55.6/100
  3. 3 Mcpolin School 52.7/100
  4. 4 Trailside Preschool 46.6/100
  5. 5 Trailside School 46.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Park City, UT?

The highest-ranked school in Park City is Park City High with a quality score of 53/100. There are 14 public schools in Park City with 4,902 total students.

How many schools are in Park City, UT?

Park City has 14 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,902 students. 2 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.6:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.