For the 2025 school year, there are 15 magnet public elementary schools serving 7,920 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Utah are Draper School, Salt Lake Arts Academy and Beehive Science & Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Utah (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Draper School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1080 E 12660 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5180 S 700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7420
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7420
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 S Harvest Lane
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2893 W 1700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Grades: K-9
| 1,002 students
Rank: #77.
Grant School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
662 W 6140 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7416
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7416
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 E 1240 S
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4610
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4610
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #99.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 2500 E
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-3155
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandy School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8725 S 280 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Copper Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7635 W 3715 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1313.
Settlement Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 West Timpie Road
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-4597
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-4597
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Backman School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
Guadalupe School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 N 1200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Utah?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Utah include Draper School, Salt Lake Arts Academy and Beehive Science & Technology Academy.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Utah?
15 magnet public elementary schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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