North Star Academy vs Riverton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Academy
Bluffdale · Charter other · Grades K–9
522 students
Riverton School
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
657 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Bluffdale, Utah | Riverton School Riverton, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #182 of 580 |
| National rank | – | #17739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 522 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Bluffdale | Riverton |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 24.2%).
- •North Star Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.2).
- •Riverton School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 522.
- •North Star Academy is a charter school while Riverton School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Star Academy better than Riverton School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Star Academy and Riverton School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bluffdale and Riverton in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 522. Riverton School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and Riverton School rank in Utah?
North Star Academy is unranked and Riverton School is 182nd of 580 among other schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).