For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,797 students in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in The Avenues are Ensign School, Wasatch School and Open Classroom. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 The Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ensign School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wasatch School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 R Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8564
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8564
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 D Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8144
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8144
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 E. 5300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Gr: 7-9 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT include Ensign School, Wasatch School and Open Classroom.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of The Avenues, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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