For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 3,114 students in Riverton, UT.
The top ranked public preschools in Riverton, UT are Summit Academy - Independence and Summit Academy - Bluffdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool
Special Education School
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2510
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2510
Grades: PK
| 1,757 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverton, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverton, UT include Summit Academy - Independence and Summit Academy - Bluffdale.
How many public preschools are located in Riverton?
3 public preschools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Riverton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riverton include: Summit Academy - Bluffdale vs. Summit Academy - Independence, Summit Academy - Independence vs. Summit Academy - Bluffdale
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