For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,072 students in 84116, UT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 84116, UT are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Guadalupe Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 84116 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 84116, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84116, UT Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Center
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 N 1200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 84116, UT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 84116, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Pacific Heritage Academy and Guadalupe Center.
How many public charter schools are located in 84116?
3 public charter schools are located in 84116.
What is the racial composition of students in 84116?
84116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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