The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Science. The lowest is 70% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Ridge School
Cedar Ridge School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the bedroom community of Cedar Hills, set on the slopes of Mount Timpanogos in northern Utah County. It is part of the Alpine School District, the state’s largest district, and one of two elementary schools within the city itself. For families with children in the primary and intermediate grades, it offers an elementary-only pathway; middle and high school students attend schools in neighboring Highland City and Alpine City.
On state assessments, Cedar Ridge posts results that rank among the strongest in Utah County’s school districts. Across math, English language arts, and science, the proportion of students meeting proficiency standards is well above the median for the county, placing the school in the top quartile compared with other districts in the county. The most recent available math and science scores come from the 2024–25 school year and the ELA score from 2023–24; in each subject a substantial majority of tested students scored at proficient or advanced levels. Because the school serves only early and middle grades, there is no graduation rate and no chronic absenteeism measure applicable to this grade band, and those data points are simply not part of the picture here.
The student body is relatively homogeneous. The large majority of the roughly 680 enrolled students are white, with small shares identifying as Hispanic, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. About one in nine students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a low share that reflects the community’s high median household income. Information on the number of students with individualized education plans or English learner status was not available in the data reviewed.
Cedar Hills itself is a primarily residential community that grew explosively from the 1990s onward, transforming from a small town into a city of several thousand by the 2020 census. Housing values are high and remain above both state and national benchmarks, and the typical rent is also elevated. The built environment is suburban in character, with single-family subdivisions on the hillside and a small commercial center anchored by a Walmart. There is no traditional downtown; schools and civic amenities such as parks and trails form the main gathering points. Most residents commute to jobs in nearby cities along the Silicon Slopes tech corridor.
A major change is coming for every family in the Alpine School District. In November 2024, voters approved a plan to split the district into three separate entities, with the new districts scheduled to begin operating in the 2027–28 school year. Under the approved boundaries, Cedar Hills will belong to the new Central district, along with Lehi, Alpine, Highland, American Fork, and the Utah County portion of Draper. New school board members will be elected in 2025, and the district will reorganize its governance, boundaries, and likely its property tax structure. Parents should expect significant transition planning in the years ahead.
For a family considering Cedar Ridge School, the academic picture is one of consistent strength in tested subjects, set in a community of elevated housing costs and limited walkability. The student population is not especially diverse, and the economic profile is relatively affluent. The school itself is focused on elementary grades, and the upcoming district split means the administrative and boundary landscape will shift by the time a child entering kindergarten today reaches middle school. Families who value strong test performance and a stable, well-resourced suburban setting will find a good match here, but they should plan for the organizational changes on the horizon.
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