For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,122 students in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Westpointe are Escalante School, North Star School and Pacific Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Westpointe, Salt Lake City, UT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escalante School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W 900 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
North Star School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City, UT include Escalante School, North Star School and Pacific Heritage Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Westpointe, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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