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Best West Valley City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 11,456 students in West Valley City, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Valley City, UT are Vanguard Academy, Monticello Academy and Esperanza School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Valley City, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Valley City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 West Valley City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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.
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: #55.
Endeavor Hall
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2614 S Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-1153
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
West Lake Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 S 3450 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5254
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Valley Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4195 S 3200 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5234
Gr: 7-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 S Technology Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Granger High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3690 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Gr: 8-12 | 3,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 middle schools in West Valley City, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Valley City, UT include Vanguard Academy, Monticello Academy and Esperanza School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Valley City?
13 public middle schools are located in West Valley City.
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley City?
West Valley City public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 West Valley City are often viewed compared to one another?

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