For the 2024-25 school year, there are 242 public elementary schools serving 128,696 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Sunrise School, Peruvian Park School and Cottonwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salt Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1520 E 11265 S
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9550
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Peruvian Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1545 E 8425 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9100
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Howard R. Driggs School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9650 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9625
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eastwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3305 Wasatch Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Uintah School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1571 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 584-2940
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Bonneville School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2913
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Albion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 E 8890 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Ensign School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Oakdale School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 E 8100 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-8950
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-8950
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Oakridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4325 S Jupiter Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4936
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4936
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Beacon Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 S 2500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4814
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Brookwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8640 S 2565 E
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-7900
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-7900
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1515.
Butler School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1616.
Indian Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2496 E Saint Marys Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 584-2908
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1717.
Draper School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1080 E 12660 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1818.
Hawthorne School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1675 S 600 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1919.
Lone Peak School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11515 S 2220 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8650
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8650
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2020.
Morningside School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4170 S 3000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4924
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #2121.
Quail Hollow School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2625 E 9070 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9175
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9175
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2222.
Oakwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #2323.
Canyon View School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3050 E 7800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2424.
Canyon Rim Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3005 S 2900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #2525.
Draper Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13133 South 1300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,494 students
Rank: #2626.
Jordan Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2636 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-8025
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 254-8025
Grades: K-6
| 676 students
Rank: #2727.
Herriman School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13170 S 6000 W
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 446-3215
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 446-3215
Grades: K-6
| 731 students
Rank: #2828.
Park Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9955 S 2300 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9025
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-9025
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2929.
Butler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7530 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #3030.
William Penn School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1670 Siggard Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-4960
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #3131.
Upland Terrace School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #3232.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Grades: K-9
| 526 students
Rank: #3333.
Silver Mesa School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8920 S 1700 E
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9400
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-9400
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #3434.
Woodstock School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6015 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #3535.
Granite School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9760 S 3100 E
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
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Salt Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult High - Under 18 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Advantage Arts Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Opening August 2
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Alianza Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Alter Safe Sch-elem Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Alter Safe Sch-hs High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
American International School Of Utah (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Grades: K-12
| 1,335 students
Artec (Non-custodial) High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Artec South High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 W 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Grades: 7-9
| 931 students
3900 S 5325 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Children Behavior Therapy Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
780 S Gaurdsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Christmas Box House Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3660 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Columbus Community Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
179 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Dream Charter School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2900 S State Suite 301
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Eagle Summit Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5500 Bagley Park Rd.
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Grades: 1-6
| 165 students
14178 South Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Granger High Extended Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3690 South 3600 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Granite Adult Transition Education High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
350 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
3305 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Granite Transitional Serv Post Sec Transition High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
382 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Guadalupe Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Grades: K-3
| 83 students
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
W 3605 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 E 3605 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
3031 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 10 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Sunrise School, Peruvian Park School and Cottonwood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salt Lake County?
242 public elementary schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Salt Lake County include: Churchill Jr High School vs. Wasatch Jr High School, Gearld Wright School vs. Valley Crest School, Wasatch Jr High School vs. Churchill Jr High School
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