Best Schools in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT has a total of 417 schools including 86 high schools, 54 middle schools and 252 elementary schools. A total of 256,638 students attend Salt Lake City, UT schools. On average, schools in Salt Lake City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salt Lake City don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT has 86 high schools with 76,498 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salt Lake City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salt Lake City underperform expectations.
1. Academy For Math Engineering & Science
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Academy For Math Engineering & Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
2. Itineris Early College High
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Itineris Early College High • Charter • Grades 1 - 12 • 328 Students
3. Skyline High
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Granite District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2124 Students
4. Beehive Science & Technology Academy
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Beehive Science & Technology Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Corner Canyon High
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2434 Students
6. Brighton High
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2360 Students
7. Olympus High
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Granite District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students
8. Summit Academy High School
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Summit Academy High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
9. Vanguard Academy
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Vanguard Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 538 Students
10. Lone Peak High
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT has 54 middle schools with 42,697 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salt Lake City score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salt Lake City don't meet expectations.
1. Albion Middle
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Draper Park Middle
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1494 Students
3. Butler Middle
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
4. Wasatch Jr High
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Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
5. Indian Hills Middle
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Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1114 Students
6. Olympus Jr High
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Granite District • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 784 Students
7. Fort Herriman Middle
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Jordan District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1261 Students
8. South Jordan Middle
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Jordan District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1249 Students
9. Salt Lake Arts Academy
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Salt Lake Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 404 Students
10. Timberline Middle
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Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT has 252 elementary schools with 114,840 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salt Lake City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salt Lake City meet expectations.
1. Sunrise School
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Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
2. Howard R. Driggs School
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Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 466 Students
3. Peruvian Park School
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Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. Cottonwood School
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Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
5. Goldminer's Daughter
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Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students
6. Bonneville School
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Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 449 Students
7. Uintah School
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Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 414 Students
8. Eastwood School
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Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
9. Willow Canyon School
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Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
10. Brookwood School
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Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salt Lake City, UT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salt Lake City, UT has a total population of 1,257,936 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salt Lake City, UT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salt Lake City, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salt Lake City, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salt Lake City, UT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Salt Lake City, UT Internet Health Assessment.
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