For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 9,000 students in Layton, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Layton, UT are Mountain View School, Heritage School and Sand Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Layton, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Layton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Layton, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 E 3100 N
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 402-3700
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 402-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1354 W Weaver Ln
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-1200
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Sand Springs School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 N 3200 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3850
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 705 students
Rank: #44.
Sunburst School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2504 W Sunburst Drive
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8750
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8750
Grades: PK-6
| 862 students
Rank: #55.
Ellison Park School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Coldcreek Way
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7300
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Adams School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E Sunset Dr
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3100
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 652 students
Rank: #77.
East Layton School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2470 E Cherry Lane
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3250
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Whitesides School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 N Colonial Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3600
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Layton School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
369 W Gentile
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3500
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Leadership Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 2675 North
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 593-9552
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 593-9552
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 W Hillfield Rd, 1591 W Hi
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 547-1809
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 547-1809
Grades: K-9
| 969 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestview School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
185 W Golden Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3200
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #1313.
King School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 1000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3300
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #1414.
Vae View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 W 1600 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2800
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
591 W 2000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2450
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 694 students
Layton, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Paramount Reflections (Yic) High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
523 Heritage Blvd Suite #2
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 779-6528
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 779-6528
Grades: 8-12
| 41 students
Trident School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2250 North 1700 West
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 773-7060
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Layton, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Layton, UT include Mountain View School, Heritage School and Sand Springs School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Layton?
15 public elementary schools are located in Layton.
What is the racial composition of students in Layton?
Layton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Layton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Layton include: King School vs. East Layton School
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