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Best 84120 Utah Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,574 students in 84120, UT (there are 2 private schools, serving 96 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 84120, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in 84120, UT are Neil Armstrong Academy, Monticello Academy and Esperanza School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84120 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84120, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Best 84120, UT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neil Armstrong Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Gr: K-7 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Hunter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Monroe School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Hunter High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 5600 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Hunter Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6131 W 3785 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5184
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Philo T. Farnsworth School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3751 S 4225 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Academy Park School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Jackling School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3760 S 4610 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Crest School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5240 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
John F. Kennedy Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4495 S 4800 W
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
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
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 84120, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in 84120, UT include Neil Armstrong Academy, Monticello Academy and Esperanza School.
How many public schools are located in 84120?
15 public schools are located in 84120.
What percentage of students in 84120 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 84120 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84120?
84120 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

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