For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,065 students in Provo, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT are Provo Eschool, Centennial Middle School and Freedom Preparatory Academy. 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 31% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Provo Eschool
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 W 940 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4814
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E 2320 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 370-4621
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1190 W 900 N
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 437-3100
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 437-3100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #44.
Provo High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1199 North Lakeshore Dr
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-6550
Grades: 7-12
| 1,981 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 200 N
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4980
Grades: 7-8
| 882 students
Rank: #66.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Grades: 5-12
| 278 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Provo, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1933 North 1120 West
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-4240
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-4240
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Early Childhood Ed Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
815 N 800 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-8074
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-8074
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
East Bay Post High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1170 S 350 E
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 375-0414
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 375-0414
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1591 N Jordan Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4905
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-4905
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Heritage Residential Treatment Center (Yic) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5600 N 450 W
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226-4600
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
550 N 600 E
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4940
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Oak Springs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 E Center
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Slate Canyon (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1991 S State
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Vantage Point (Yic) High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1185 E 300 N
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 373-4765
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 373-4765
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Provo, UT include Provo Eschool, Centennial Middle School and Freedom Preparatory Academy.
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: Centennial Middle School vs. Freedom Preparatory Academy, Dixon Middle School vs. Freedom Preparatory Academy, Centennial Middle School vs. Dixon Middle School
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