Living in the Park City School District: Communities Families Love (and Which Ones Fall Outside It)

Living in the Park City School District: Communities Families Love (and Which Ones Fall Outside It)

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Communities like Park Meadows, Silver Springs, Jeremy Ranch, Trailside, and Old Town are within the Park City School District — which is among Utah’s top-rated districts. Promontory, Silver Creek Village, Deer Valley East Village, Heber Valley, and Kamas Valley lie outside PCSD and feed into other district systems.

Why School Rankings Matter — Especially for Families

When you’re relocating with children, school quality is often one of the top decision drivers. High-performing schools not only influence your child’s daily experience and academic growth, but they also tend to increase home value and demand in those zones.

Below are some of the most compelling ranking and performance highlights for PCSD and the rival districts you’ll want to compare.

Park City School District: Rankings & Standouts

District-Level Highlights

• According to Niche, Park City School District ranks #4 of ~49 districts in Utah in the “Best School Districts” category. (Niche)

• It is also ranked #2 in “Best Places to Teach in Utah” and #3 for “Districts with the Best Teachers” — indicators that PCSD attracts and retains quality educators. (Niche)

• In the 2022–2023 accountability metrics (math, reading proficiency, etc.), PCSD is ranked in the top 20% of Utah districts. (Public School Review)

• PCSD reports a 94%+ graduation rate for Park City High School, well above many state averages. (Public School Review)

School-Specific Rank Highlights

• Park City High School (PCHS):
    • U.S. News & World Report placed PCHS as #5 among Utah high schools in 2024. (pcschools.us)
    • It also ranks within the top 5% of U.S. public high schools based on national metrics. (KPCW)
    • PCHS earned #2 among “traditional public high schools” in Utah in a 2025 U.S. News update, based on metrics such as college readiness and AP participation. (pcef4kids.org)
    • The school’s AP participation is strong: historically over 70% of students take an AP exam, and many pass at least one. (pcef4kids.org)

• Elementary & Middle Schools (PCSD):
    • Jeremy Ranch Elementary is ranked #37 in the state among elementary schools per U.S. News & World Report. (pcschools.us)
    • McPolin Elementary ranks #68 in Utah. (pcschools.us)
    • Parleys Park Elementary is ranked #74. (pcschools.us)
    • Trailside Elementary earns a spot at #181. (pcschools.us)
    • Ecker Hill Middle School is listed among the top middle schools in Utah (#24). (pcschools.us)

These rankings signal district strength at every level — from elementary to high school — a key selling point for families.

Benchmarking: Other Districts You’ll Want to Compare

If a buyer considers communities outside PCSD, they’ll likely enter into districts like Wasatch County or South Summit / Kamas area. Here’s how those districts stack up:

Wasatch County School District (serving Heber, East Village, parts of Promontory)

• Niche places Wasatch County School District at #8 of ~48 in “Best School Districts” in Utah and #7 in “Best Teachers” metrics. (Niche)

• The district has been lauded for academic growth, with its Language Arts ranking rising to #1 in the state, and math ranking at #3 (as of recent internal reports). (wasatch.edu)

• Wasatch was named a national Model PLC District, which is held by less than 1% of districts. (wasatch.edu)

• In reading proficiency, Wasatch recently jumped to #1 statewide (for that metric). (wasatch.edu)

• In the “2025 Best Public Schools in Wasatch County,” Old Mill School and Midway School stand out as top performers (5-star ratings) in math and reading. (Public School Review)

• The Wasatch district also fares well in recovery post-pandemic: in the Education Recovery Scorecard, students in grades 3–8 scored significantly above national trends. (Park Record)

South Summit / Kamas Valley / Silver Creek Village (South Summit / small rural district)

• While detailed rank data is less publicly prominent, Silver Creek Village is served by South Summit School District (Kamas area), which is smaller and more rural in nature.

• In many cases, districts like South Summit offer the advantages of smaller class sizes, but they may lack the breadth of advanced programming, AP offerings, and funding that a district like PCSD can provide.

• Always compare school-level metrics (test scores, graduation rates, advanced course availability) before assuming parity.

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Why Families Prioritize the Park City School District

When it comes to public education, Park City School District is among Utah’s elite.

• Niche ranks PCSD #4 of 49 “Best Districts in Utah” and gives top marks for teaching quality and educator support. (Niche)

• PCSD consistently places in the top 20% of Utah districts for academic proficiency. (Public School Review)

• Park City High School is ranked #5 in Utah by U.S. News and lies among the top 5% of U.S. public high schools nationally. (pcschools.us)

• Its AP participation, graduation rate, and college-readiness indicators are all markedly higher than state averages. (pcef4kids.org)

• Elementary and middle schools within PCSD also enjoy strong state rankings:
    • Jeremy Ranch Elementary — #37 in the state (pcschools.us)
    • McPolin, Parleys Park, Trailside — among top-ranked Utah elementary schools (pcschools.us)
    • Ecker Hill Middle — top 25 middle school in the state (pcschools.us)

These data points help you confidently tell buyers: “Yes, this district is exceptional — and here’s why.”

Communities Outside PCSD (With Educational Trade-Offs)

When evaluating communities like Promontory, Silver Creek Village, Deer Valley East Village, Heber Valley, or Kamas Valley, your buyers must weigh the educational trade-offs:

• Promontory & East Village (Deer Valley area) feed into Wasatch County district programs. Wasatch has been showing strong gains—especially in reading (recently #1 statewide) and math (#3)—and was designated a Model PLC district nationally. (wasatch.edu)

• Wasatch’s top elementary schools (e.g. Old Mill, Midway) maintain 5-star ratings with math and reading proficiency far above state averages. (Public School Review)

• However, Wasatch’s high school and advanced course offerings may still lag behind what PCSD delivers (e.g., AP depth, college readiness resources).

• In South Summit / Kamas (Silver Creek Village area), the school system is smaller and rural; while that offers charm and community, you’ll want to closely examine whether high-level academic and extracurricular options match buyer expectations.

Why These Rankings Should Be in Your “Buyers’ Tool Kit”

1. Define Your Edge — As an agent, you can show charts comparing PCSD’s national and state rankings vs. neighboring districts to reinforce why “in-district” matters.

2. Anticipate Objections — Some buyers pursuing luxury homes may say “But Promontory is fantastic — who cares about schools?” You can counter with hard data: AP, graduation, ranking differentials.

3. Mitigate Surprises — Boundaries can shift. Use the rankings as a reality check when people get dazzled by a home’s finishes but forget to compare the school side.

4. Boost Resale Confidence — Buyers will feel more secure paying premium prices when they see transparent, high-performing education data.