For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,396 students in South Jordan, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Jordan, UT are South Jordan Middle School, Elk Ridge Middle School and Rivers Edge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Jordan, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in South Jordan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Jordan, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jordan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
Grades: 7-9
| 1,208 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
Grades: 7-9
| 1,165 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rivers Edge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 565-7584
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 565-7584
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
Grades: 7-9
| 1,298 students
Rank: #66.
Paradigm High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11577 S 3600 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Early Light Academy At Daybreak
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11709 Vadania Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
Grades: K-9
| 1,001 students
Rank: #88.
American Academy Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5410 W South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 810-4786
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 810-4786
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain West Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4125 W Foxview Dr.
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 566-6962
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 566-6962
Grades: K-9
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academy Of Utah
Charter School
11284 Slate View Dr
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 891-6887
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 891-6887
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Jordan, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Jordan, UT include South Jordan Middle School, Elk Ridge Middle School and Rivers Edge School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Jordan?
10 public middle schools are located in South Jordan.
What is the racial composition of students in South Jordan?
South Jordan public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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