For the 2026 school year, there are 11 magnet public charter schools serving 5,021 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Utah are Utah County Academy Of Science, Intech Collegiate Academy and No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Utah (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utah County Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
940 W 800 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Intech Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 N 600 West Ste 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2893 W 1700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Gr: K-9 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435) 867-5558
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Utah?
The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Utah include Utah County Academy Of Science, Intech Collegiate Academy and No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Utah?
11 magnet public charter schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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