For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 840 students in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Ballpark are Emerson School and Horizonte Instruction & Training Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1017 E 1370 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4819
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4819
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Gr: 7-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City, UT include Emerson School and Horizonte Instruction & Training Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Ballpark, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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