Best East Central Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,488 students in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in East Central are Salt Lake Center For Science Education Bryant and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education Bryant
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 578-8118
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education Bryant and East High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of East Central, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

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