For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,832 students in Riverton, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, UT are North Star Academy, Bluffdale School and Southland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Grades: K-9
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffdale School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14323 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8090
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8090
Grades: K-6
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Southland School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12675 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8047
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8047
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Riverton School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13150 S 1830 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8050
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8050
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Rosamond School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12195 S 1975 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8043
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8043
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Rose Creek School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12812 S 3600 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8082
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-8082
Grades: K-6
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #88.
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain Point Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15345 Puma Mountain Way
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8940
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8940
Grades: K-6
| 814 students
Rank: #1010.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy High School
Charter School
14942 S 560 West
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, UT include North Star Academy, Bluffdale School and Southland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverton?
11 public elementary schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Riverton include: Rosamond School vs. Rose Creek School, Rose Creek School vs. Rosamond School, Summit Academy - Bluffdale vs. Summit Academy - Independence
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