For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,738 students in 84120, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84120, UT are Monticello Academy, Esperanza School and American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 84120 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 84120, UT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84120, UT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Gr: K-7 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hunter Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6131 W 3785 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5184
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5184
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4495 S 4800 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
Charter School
4590 South 5600 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
Charter School
2671 S Stegner Way
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 84120, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 84120, UT include Monticello Academy, Esperanza School and American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School.
How many public middle schools are located in 84120?
7 public middle schools are located in 84120.
What is the racial composition of students in 84120?
84120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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