Best Schools in Salt Lake County, UT
Salt Lake County, UT has 373 public schools (49 high, 46 middle, 226 elementary) serving 229,292 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Salt Lake County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salt Lake County, UT
The top high schools in Salt Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salt Lake Center For Science Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake Center For Science Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 344 Students
2. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2124 Students
3. American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 763 Students
4. Beehive Science & Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beehive Science & Technology Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Corner Canyon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2434 Students
6. Academy For Math Engineering & Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academy For Math Engineering & Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
7. Vanguard Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vanguard Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 538 Students
8. Bingham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jordan District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2482 Students
9. Brighton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2360 Students
10. Highland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salt Lake County, UT
The top middle schools in Salt Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Wasatch Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Clayton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 634 Students
4. Timberline Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1315 Students
5. Churchill Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
6. Hillside Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 555 Students
7. Olympus Jr High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 784 Students
8. Elk Ridge Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jordan District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1118 Students
9. Butler Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
10. Rocky Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wasatch District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salt Lake County, UT
The top elementary schools in Salt Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
2. Peruvian Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
3. Howard R. Driggs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 466 Students
4. Bonneville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 449 Students
5. Granite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
6. American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 623 Students
7. Sunrise School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
8. Uintah School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Lake District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 414 Students
9. Cottonwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granite District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
10. Willow Canyon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyons District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salt Lake County, UT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salt Lake County, UT has a total population of 1,185,238 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salt Lake County, 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 County, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salt Lake County, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salt Lake County, 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 County, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salt Lake County, UT
How many schools are in Salt Lake County, UT?
Salt Lake County, UT has 373 public schools: 49 high schools, 46 middle schools and 226 elementary schools, serving 229,292 students in total.
How do schools in Salt Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 373 schools in Salt Lake County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Salt Lake County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Salt Lake County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Salt Lake County
18 places in Salt Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (18)
- Salt Lake City (92)
- West Valley City (33)
- Sandy (30)
- West Jordan (30)
- South Jordan (17)
- Herriman (13)
- Murray (12)
- Riverton (11)
- Kearns (10)
- Taylorsville (8)
- Draper (7)
- Magna (7)
- Midvale (6)
- Bluffdale (4)
- Alta (1)
- Cottonwood Heights (1)
- Holladay (1)
- South Salt Lake (1)
School districts (8)
- Granite District (88 schools)
- Jordan District (65 schools)
- Canyons District (47 schools)
- Salt Lake District (39 schools)
- Murray District (11 schools)
- American Preparatory Academy (6 schools)
- Ascent Academies of Utah (4 schools)
- Summit Academy (3 schools)