Top 5 Best Salem Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,686 students in Salem, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Salem, UT are Mt. Loafer School, Foothills School and American Preparatory - Salem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Salem, UT Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Loafer School
Math: 52% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Foothills School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
American Preparatory - Salem
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Grades: K-10
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Salem School
Math: 40% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 W 100 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-1182
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Salem Hills High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Junior High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Grades: 7-9
| 1,018 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 E 340 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Grades: 6-7
| 887 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, UT include Mt. Loafer School, Foothills School and American Preparatory - Salem.
How many public schools are located in Salem, UT?
7 public schools are located in Salem, UT.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem, UT?
Salem, UT public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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