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Best Salem Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 11,081 students in Salem, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salem, UT are Foothills School, American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Mt. Loafer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Salem, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Gr: K-10 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Loafer School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Salem School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 W 100 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-1182
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Nebo Advanced Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
161 E 400 N
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 489-2833
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 E 340 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Gr: 6-7 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Nebo Online School
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Gr: K-12 | 7,791 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Salem, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salem, UT include Foothills School, American Preparatory Academy - Salem and Mt. Loafer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salem?
7 public elementary schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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