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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Salt Lake County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 104 public middle schools serving 83,083 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Albion Middle School, Butler Middle School and Draper Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salt Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albion Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2755 E 8890 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Draper Park Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13133 South 1300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Gr: K-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Channing Hall
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13515 S 150 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-2709
Gr: K-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Elk Ridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
Gr: 7-9 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Corner Canyon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12943 S. 700 E.
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 2,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Summit Academy - Draper Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1285 E 13200 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Goldminer's Daughter
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10160 E Little Cottonwood Cany
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1818.
South Jordan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Eastmont Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10100 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Indian Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1180 E 11600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Evergreen Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Gr: 6-9 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Gr: 7-9 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2424.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
Gr: 7-9 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Alta High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11055 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Navigator Pointe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6844 S Navigator Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
Gr: K-9 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Riverview Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Gr: 7-9 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Union Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 E 8000 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1825 S Nevada
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4828
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Early Light Academy At Daybreak
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11709 Vadania Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
Gr: K-9 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Albion Middle School, Butler Middle School and Draper Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salt Lake County?
110 public middle schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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