Total enrollment
7,485
-982 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
Summit County
Utah · Public K-12
Summit County's school count of 24 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 7,485 students inside Utah, around 17% of the county population. That works out to 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Summit County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 80%
% Hispanic
19%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
42,970
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
24
5 districts
Enrollment
7,485
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$138,114
Above Utah avg
Free/reduced lunch
16.9%
Below Utah avg
Elementary
15
3,039 students
Middle
3
1,464 students
High
6
2,982 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Park City District
4,269 students · 5 districts in Summit County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Summit County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
59.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Summit County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Utah state average: 41.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Jeremy Ranch School· 75.1%
- Ecker Hill Middle· 65.0%
- McPolin School· 63.4%
- Parley's Park School· 62.0%
- Trailside School· 60.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- South Summit School· 33.3%
- South Summit Middle· 41.8%
- Weilenmann School of Discovery· 45.7%
- North Summit School· 47.5%
- Silver Summit Academy· 57.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park City High | Park City | High | 10-12 | 1,177 | · |
| Treasure Mtn. Junior High School | Park City | High | 08-09 | 739 | · |
| Ecker Hill Middle | Park City | Middle | 06-07 | 666 | · |
| South Summit School | Kamas | Elementary | PK-04 | 496 | · |
| South Summit High | Kamas | High | 09-12 | 486 | · |
| South Summit Middle | Kamas | Middle | 05-08 | 475 | · |
| Weilenmann School of Discovery | Park City | Elementary | KG-08 | 422 | · |
| Parley's Park School | Park City | Elementary | KG-05 | 400 | · |
| Jeremy Ranch School | Park City | Elementary | KG-05 | 392 | · |
| McPolin School | Park City | Elementary | PK-05 | 382 | · |
| North Summit High | Coalville | High | 09-12 | 371 | · |
| Trailside School | Park City | Elementary | KG-05 | 360 | · |
| North Summit School | Coalville | Elementary | KG-04 | 349 | · |
| North Summit Middle | Coalville | Middle | 05-08 | 323 | · |
| Winter Sports School | Park City | High | 09-12 | 105 | · |
| Silver Summit Academy | Park City | High | 06-12 | 104 | · |
| Silver Summit School | Park City | Elementary | KG-05 | 55 | · |
| Jeremy Ranch Preschool | Park City | Elementary | PK-PK | 54 | · |
| MPES Preschool | Park City | Elementary | PK-PK | 53 | · |
| North Summit Preschool | Coalville | Elementary | PK-PK | 30 | · |
| Trailside Preschool | Park City | Elementary | PK-PK | 24 | · |
| Parley's Park Preschool | Park City | Elementary | PK-PK | 22 | · |
| McPolin Preschool | Park City | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
| South Summit Preschool | Kamas | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Summit County
About Summit County
In Utah, Summit County is a small county of about 42,970 residents. 24 public schools across the county instructs about 7,485 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $138,114, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 65% above the Utah median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Summit County is made up of 15 elementary schools (3,039 students), 3 middle schools (1,464), and 6 high schools (2,982).
Park City District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,269 students across Summit County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 8,467 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,485 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 76% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Summit County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Summit County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data