For the 2025 school year, there are 323 public schools serving 208,999 students in Salt Lake County, UT (there are 89 private schools, serving 13,676 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake County, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Sunrise School, Cottonwood School and Howard R. Driggs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salt Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1520 E 11265 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Gr: K-5 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Howard R. Driggs School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Peruvian Park School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1545 E 8425 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Eastwood School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3305 Wasatch Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Uintah School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1571 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Oakridge School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4325 S Jupiter Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4936
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4936
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Bonneville School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Willow Canyon School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9650 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Lone Peak School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11515 S 2220 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8650
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8650
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Brookwood School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8640 S 2565 E
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-7900
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-7900
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Indian Hills School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2496 E Saint Marys Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Draper School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1080 E 12660 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Oakwood School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Morningside School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4170 S 3000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Albion Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 E 8890 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Canyon Rim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3005 S 2900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
Canyon View School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3050 E 7800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Oakdale School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 E 8100 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-8950
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-8950
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Butler School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Herriman School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13170 S 6000 W
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 446-3215
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 446-3215
Gr: K-6 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Park Lane School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9955 S 2300 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9025
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9025
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
William Penn School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1670 Siggard Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Quail Hollow School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2625 E 9070 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9175
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9175
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2727.
Woodstock School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6015 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Gr: PK-6 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Upland Terrace School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7530 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Draper Park Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13133 South 1300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,481 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3131.
Mcmillan School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 E 5900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7430
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7430
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Jordan Ridge School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2636 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-8025
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-8025
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Granite School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9760 S 3100 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Salt Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult High - Under 18 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Gr: 7-12
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Gr: K-8 | 392 students
Alter Safe Sch-elem Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Gr: K-6 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Alter Safe Sch-hs High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Gr: 7-9 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Gr: K-12 | 1,335 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Artec (Non-custodial) High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Gr: 7-12
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Artec South High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 W 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 9%
9800 S 800 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Gr: 7-9 | 931 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Christmas Box House Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3660 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Gr: K-6 | 3 students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Creekside High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
179 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 26%
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Gr: 10-12
Dream Charter School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2900 S State Suite 301
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Gr: 1-6 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
14178 South Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Gr: 7-12
Granger High Extended Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3690 South 3600 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Granite Adult Transition Education High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
350 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Granite Transitional Serv Post Sec Transition High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
382 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Gr: K-3 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
W 3605 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 E 3605 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1675 S 600 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Hmbd. & Hospitalized Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Hmbd. & Hospitalized High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Home Hospital (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9361 South 300 East
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Gr: K-12
Home Schooling Homehospital Alternative 3a-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Gr: 7-9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Sunrise School, Cottonwood School and Howard R. Driggs School.
How many public schools are located in Salt Lake County?
323 public schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Salt Lake County include: Churchill Jr High School vs. Wasatch Jr High School, John F. Kennedy Jr High School vs. Hunter Jr High School, Gearld Wright School vs. Valley Crest School
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