For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,977 students in Provo, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT are Centennial Middle School, Freedom Preparatory Academy and Provo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Provo, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Provo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Provo, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E 2320 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Gr: 7-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 W 900 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 437-3100
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 437-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Provo High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 North Lakeshore Dr
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Gr: 7-12 | 2,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Shoreline Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 West 890 South
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Gr: 7-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Gr: 5-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Slate Mountain School
Alternative School
1991 South State Street
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 342-7840
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 342-7840
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT include Centennial Middle School, Freedom Preparatory Academy and Provo High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Provo?
8 public middle schools are located in Provo.
What is the racial composition of students in Provo?
Provo public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Provo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Provo include: Shoreline Middle School vs. Freedom Preparatory Academy, Centennial Middle School vs. Freedom Preparatory Academy
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