Riverton, Utah Schools Explained: A Guide for House-Hunting Parents
Riverton has around 47,700 residents and sits comfortably in the top 50% of Utah public schools for overall test scores, which makes it a solid option for families who want reliable schools without necessarily paying South Jordan or Draper prices. Here's the full list of schools serving the city, plus what I've learned helping families sort through them.
Riverton Schools at a Glance
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton Elementary | K-6 | 13150 S 1830 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Rosamond Elementary | K-6 | 12195 S 1975 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Southland Elementary | K-6 | 12675 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Rose Creek Elementary | K-6 | 12812 S 3600 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Oquirrh Hills Middle School | 7-9 | 12949 S 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| South Hills Middle School | 7-9 | 13508 S 4000 W, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Riverton High School | 10-12 | 12476 S Silverwolf Way, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| North Star Academy | K-9 | 2920 W 14000 S, Bluffdale, UT 84065 (borders Riverton) |
| Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers South | 10-12 | 12723 South Park Avenue, Riverton, UT 84065 |
What Families Usually Want to Know
Does it matter whether I'm zoned for Oquirrh Hills or South Hills Middle? A little. Oquirrh Hills sits closer to the older, established parts of the city near 2700 West, while South Hills serves more of the newer western neighborhoods. Both feed into Riverton High, so the bigger difference is location and commute rather than long-term academic path.
Is Riverton High School overcrowded? At roughly 2,300 students, it's a large comprehensive high school, similar in size to most Jordan District high schools in the area. If a smaller school environment matters to your student, that's worth weighing against North Star Academy, a K-9 charter option just across the Bluffdale line that draws plenty of Riverton families.
What about the technical school listed? Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers South is a vocational campus for 10th through 12th graders, offering career and technical programs that supplement a student's regular high school schedule rather than replacing it.
Are school boundaries likely to change? Riverton is largely built out compared to faster-growing neighbors like Herriman and Bluffdale, so boundaries here tend to be more stable, but it's always worth confirming before you buy, especially near the edges of the city.
How I Help Riverton Families with This
When I'm working with buyers who have kids, I pull current boundary maps for every serious listing, not just neighborhood reputation. Riverton's schools are solid across the board, so the real decision usually comes down to commute, school size, and whether a charter option like North Star Academy fits your family better than the assigned district school.
Dallon Smith
Realtor, Real Broker LLC | License ID: 10569202-SA00
+1 (801) 696-5087 | dallon.realty@gmail.com
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