For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,720 students in 84106, UT (there are 2 private schools, serving 380 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 84106, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 84106, UT are William Penn School, Highland Park School and Blind Region 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84106 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84106, UT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84106, UT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Penn School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1670 Siggard Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1738 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Nibley Park School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2785 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Olene Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3225 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4996
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4996
Gr: PK-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Utah International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3761 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 290-1306
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 290-1306
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 84106, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in 84106, UT include William Penn School, Highland Park School and Blind Region 2.
How many public schools are located in 84106?
10 public schools are located in 84106.
What percentage of students in 84106 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 84106 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84106?
84106 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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