For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,408 students in 84117, UT (there are 4 private schools, serving 383 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 84117, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 84117, UT are Cottonwood School, Olympus Jr High School and Bonneville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84117 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84117, UT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84117, UT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Gr: 5-9 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bonneville Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5330 S 1660 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5124
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5124
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1458 East Murray-holladay Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 871-3950
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 871-3950
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
84117, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5315 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 21%
5315 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4906
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4906
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5325 S 1045 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5049
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5049
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 84117, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in 84117, UT include Cottonwood School, Olympus Jr High School and Bonneville Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 84117?
4 public schools are located in 84117.
What percentage of students in 84117 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 84117 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84117?
84117 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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