Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peruvian Park School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peruvian Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peruvian Park School's student population of 560 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Peruvian Park School ranks within the top 1% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peruvian Park School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 957 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peruvian Park School's ranking?
Peruvian Park School is ranked #6 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Peruvian Park School often compared to?
Peruvian Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Peruvian Park School?
560 students attend Peruvian Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Peruvian Park School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peruvian Park School?
Peruvian Park School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peruvian Park School offer ?
Peruvian Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peruvian Park School part of?
Peruvian Park School is part of Canyons School District.
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