For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,886 students in Orem, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT are Canyon View Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Orem Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orem, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Orem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Orem, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon View Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 E 950 N
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8130
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 610-8130
Gr: 7-9 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Lakeridge Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 S 400 W
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Gr: 7-9 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Orem Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 West Jaguar Ave
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8142
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 610-8142
Gr: 7-9 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Delong School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
424 S 350 E
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orem, UT include Canyon View Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School and Orem Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orem?
5 public middle schools are located in Orem.
What is the racial composition of students in Orem?
Orem public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Orem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orem include: Orem Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School, Lakeridge Jr High School vs. Orem Jr High School, Canyon View Jr High School vs. Lakeridge Jr High School
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