For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,427 students in 84118, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 84118, UT are Calvin S. Smith School, Bennion School and Vista School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 84118 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 84118, UT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84118, UT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvin S. Smith School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2150 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5020
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5020
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Bennion School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5775 S Sierra Grande Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4774
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4774
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Vista School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4925 S 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Gr: PK-9 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Silver Hills School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5770 W 5100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5014
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5014
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
David Gourley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4905 S 4300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4846
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4846
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
West Kearns School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 S 4620 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5073
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5073
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Beehive School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5655 S 5220 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4768
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4768
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
South Kearns School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4430 W 5570 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5026
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5026
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Arcadia School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3461 W 4850 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4756
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4756
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
84118, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Gr: 1-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3809 West 6200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 963-4300
Gr: 7-12
5190 S Heath Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5091
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 84118, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 84118, UT include Calvin S. Smith School, Bennion School and Vista School.
How many public preschools are located in 84118?
9 public preschools are located in 84118.
What is the racial composition of students in 84118?
84118 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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