For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,415 students in North Salt Lake, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Salt Lake, UT are Wasatch Peak Academy, Orchard School and Foxboro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Salt Lake, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Salt Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Salt Lake, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wasatch Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 N Cutler Drive
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-3066
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-3066
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Orchard School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Center Street
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-1700
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Foxboro School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
487 N Foxboro Drive
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-5050
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Spectrum Academy - Nsl
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 N Cutler Dr, 665 N Cutler
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
North Salt Lake, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lifeline High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1130 West Center
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in North Salt Lake, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Salt Lake, UT include Wasatch Peak Academy, Orchard School and Foxboro School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Salt Lake?
4 public elementary schools are located in North Salt Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in North Salt Lake?
North Salt Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Salt Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Salt Lake include: Foxboro School vs. Wasatch Peak Academy, Spectrum Academy - Nsl vs. Wasatch Peak Academy
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