For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,830 students in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Sugar House are Beacon Heights School, Highland Park School and Dilworth School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Heights School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1738 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Dilworth School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1953 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Nibley Park School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2785 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT include Beacon Heights School, Highland Park School and Dilworth School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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