For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,366 students in 84116, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Escalante School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 84116 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 84116, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84116, UT Public Elementary 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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Newman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1269 N Colorado St
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Escalante School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W 900 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
497 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8529
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8529
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Rose Park School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 W 1000 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
North Star School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
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 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Escalante School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 84116?
9 public elementary schools are located in 84116.
What is the racial composition of students in 84116?
84116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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