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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Salt Lake City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 120 public schools serving 72,017 students in Salt Lake City, UT (there are 45 private schools, serving 8,158 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salt Lake City, UT are Cottonwood School, Howard R. Driggs School and Eastwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salt Lake City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Howard R. Driggs School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Eastwood School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3305 Wasatch Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Uintah School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1571 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Oakridge School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4325 S Jupiter Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4936
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Bonneville School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1145 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ensign School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Beacon Heights School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Indian Hills School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2496 E Saint Marys Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Oakwood School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Morningside School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4170 S 3000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Canyon Rim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3005 S 2900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Canyon View School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3050 E 7800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Butler School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
William Penn School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1670 Siggard Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Woodstock School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6015 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Upland Terrace School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7530 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Mcmillan School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 E 5900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7430
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Wasatch School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 R Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8564
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Emerson School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1017 E 1370 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4819
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Highland Park School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1738 E 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4833
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Wasatch Jr High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3750 S 3100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5244
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Churchill Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3450 E 4275 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Dilworth School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1953 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
Rosecrest School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2420 Fisher Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5002
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Skyline High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3251 E 3760 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Gr: 7-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3030.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Gr: 5-9 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3131.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1470 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4810
Gr: 7-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Brighton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3333.
Bella Vista School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2131 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7825
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Crestview School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 E Lincoln Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4804
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3535.
Ridgecrest School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E 7200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-9250
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Cottonwood School, Howard R. Driggs School and Eastwood School.
How many public schools are located in Salt Lake City?
122 public schools are located in Salt Lake City.
What percentage of students in Salt Lake City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Salt Lake City are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Salt Lake City are often viewed compared to one another?

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