Public schools in Riverton, UT
12 open public schools with an address in Riverton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,863
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
0
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Riverton public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Riverton, UT: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,863 students, an average of 905 per school. The largest campus is Riverton High (2,295 students), and the largest elementary school is Foothills School (837).
Every listed school belongs to Jordan District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 19% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Riverton
Elementary schools in Riverton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 837 | 18.2:1 | |
| Midas Creek School Jordan District | KG–06 | 759 | 21.1:1 | |
| Riverton School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 657 | 21.2:1 | |
| Rosamond School Jordan District | KG–06 | 573 | 23.4:1 | |
| Rose Creek School Jordan District | KG–06 | 649 | 18.9:1 | |
| Southland School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 592 | 19.4:1 |
Middle schools in Riverton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oquirrh Hills Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,261 | 22.6:1 | |
| South Hills Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,181 | 23:1 |
High schools in Riverton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers South Jordan District · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Riverton High Jordan District | 10–12 | 2,295 | 24.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Riverton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauri Sue Hamilton Jordan District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 286 | 9.8:1 | |
| Preschool Jordan District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 1,773 | 121.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.7%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Riverton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,863 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Riverton
How many public schools are in Riverton, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Riverton: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,863 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Riverton?
All listed public schools with an address in Riverton belong to Jordan District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Riverton?
Riverton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Riverton, with 2,295 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Riverton?
No school with an address in Riverton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Utah.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Riverton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Riverton public schools is 21.2:1, similar to the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Riverton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities