For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,058 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Utah are Soldier Hollow Charter School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soldier Hollow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3444 West 3000 South
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-1347
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lakeridge Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 S 400 W
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Gr: 7-9 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4230 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Gr: K-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Utah?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Utah include Soldier Hollow Charter School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Utah?
3 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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