For the 2026 school year, there are 6 magnet public middle schools serving 3,066 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Utah are Intech Collegiate Academy, 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Intech Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 N 600 West Ste 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-9 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Utah?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Utah include Intech Collegiate Academy, Salt Lake Arts Academy and Beehive Science & Technology Academy.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Utah?
6 magnet public middle schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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