Best Schools in Magna, Utah
8 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Magna by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Entheos Academy Magna
Other · Entheos Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cyprus High
High · Granite District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Copper Hills School
Elementary · Granite District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Magna for 2026 are Entheos Academy Magna (5.4/10), Cyprus High (5.3/10), and Copper Hills School (5.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
4.0
out of 10
Median Home
$341,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
4.0
out of 10
Median Home
$341,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 5.4/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Magna schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Magna
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entheos Academy Magna | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cyprus High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Copper Hills School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasant Green School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Scott M Matheson JR High | 3.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Ridge School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Elk Run Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Magna School | 2.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.0/10
- Median household income
- $87,516
- Median home value
- $341,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Magna compares
Utah rank
#84 of 84
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Utah avg (6.3)
Median household income
$88k
103% of Utah median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Magna, Utah
Magna, Utah is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 4.0 out of 10, schools in Magna face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Magna is Entheos Academy Magna with a composite score of 5.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Magna is served by 2 school districts: Entheos Academy, Granite District. These districts collectively serve 61,341 students.
Magna's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $87,516. The poverty rate in the area is 8.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 |
| 2 | 475 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.6 |
| 3 | 398 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.2 |
| 4 | 679 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.1 |
| 5 | 554 students · Pre-K–6th | 2.5 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,063 students · 7th–8th | 3.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,772 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 495 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.4 |
Schools in Magna
Magna, Utah · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$87,516
Median Home Value
$341,400
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
Population
29,488
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Community Profile
Magna has a median household income of $87,516. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $341,400, with a median rent of $1,623/month. The local poverty rate of 8.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Utah
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (2)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Utah
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Magna, Utah
How many schools are in Magna, Utah?
Magna has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Magna, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Magna is 4.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Magna, Utah?
The top-ranked school in Magna on MySchoolScout is Entheos Academy Magna with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Magna, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in Magna on MySchoolScout is Copper Hills School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Magna, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in Magna on MySchoolScout is Scott M Matheson JR High with a composite score of 3.5/10.
What is the best high school in Magna, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in Magna on MySchoolScout is Cyprus High with a composite score of 5.3/10.
How many school districts serve Magna, Utah?
Magna is served by 2 school districts: Entheos Academy, Granite District.
What is the education level in Magna, Utah?
According to Census data, 14% of adults in Magna have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Magna, Utah?
The median household income in Magna is approximately $87,516 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Magna, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Magna is 23.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Magna, Utah?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.