For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 magnet public preschools serving 2,409 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Utah are Riverside School, Canyon School and Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Utah (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Utah?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Utah include Riverside School, Canyon School and Sandy School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Utah?
5 magnet public preschools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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