Best Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah
121 schools · 75 Elementary · 13 Middle · 18 High · 15 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $86,005
- Median home value
- $508,884
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
37% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Salt Lake City compares
Utah rank
#39 of 84
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Utah avg (6.3)
Median household income
$86k
101% of Utah median
Schools in this city
113
About Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City's public school system spans 89 ranked schools, giving families a wide field to evaluate across all grade levels. The city-wide average sits at 6.4 out of 10, a score that reflects genuine variation across neighborhoods. Nearly 4 in 10 schools — 35 in total — clear the 7.0 threshold. Strong options exist here, but they require deliberate searching rather than defaulting to the nearest campus.
At the top of the rankings, Indian Hills School leads all 89 schools with a 9.8 score. Highland Park School follows at 9.6, and Dilworth rounds out the elementary tier's top performers at 8.9. Families focused on younger children have the most concentrated cluster of high-scorers to choose from. Hillside Middle earns a 9.0, well above the city average for the middle school tier. West High reaches 9.5, showing that the performance ceiling extends through all three grade levels.
The gap between that ceiling and the city floor is significant. With a 6.4 average, roughly 60% of Salt Lake City's schools score below 7.0. That spread means school selection carries real weight. A school three miles away can score two full points higher than a neighborhood default. Parents who compare scores against commute distance and program fit regularly find better matches than those who accept the assigned school.
Salt Lake City rewards the research. The 35 schools clearing 7.0 span all grade tiers, so families aren't forced into trade-offs between a strong elementary and a capable high school. Start with the highest-rated schools in your target grade band, verify district boundaries and any enrollment options in the area, and use the 9.8 at Indian Hills as a reference point — that score shows exactly what the top of this market looks like.
Elementary Schools
75 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 326 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.7 |
| 2 | 502 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.6 |
| 3 | 350 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 445 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.8 |
| 5 | 585 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.5 |
| 6 | 666 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.3 |
| 7 | 429 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.2 |
| 8 | 422 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 311 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 10 | 332 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 11 | 482 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 |
| 12 | 456 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.6 |
| 13 | 477 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.5 |
| 14 | 289 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.2 |
| 15 | 332 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 |
| 16 | 445 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 17 | 377 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 18 | 300 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 19 | 504 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 |
| 20 | 371 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 |
| 21 | 343 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 |
| 22 | 520 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 |
| 23 | 372 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 |
| 24 | 314 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 25 | 329 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 |
Show 50 more elementary schools
| 26 | 602 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 27 | 478 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 28 | 588 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 29 | 300 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 30 | 548 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 31 | 385 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 32 | 483 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 33 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 34 | 522 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 35 | 674 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 36 | 462 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 37 | 318 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 38 | 300 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 39 | 670 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 40 | 610 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 41 | 515 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.3 | ||
| 42 | 633 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 43 | 248 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 44 | 378 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 45 | 212 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 46 | 523 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 47 | 385 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 48 | 579 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.9 | ||
| 49 | 427 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 50 | 273 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 51 | 291 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 52 | 345 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.1 | ||
| 53 | 542 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 54 | 205 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 55 | 171 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.7 | ||
| 56 | 343 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.6 | ||
| 57 | 396 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.0 | ||
| 58 | 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
| Private Schools 17 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ELIZABETH ACADEMY
Private
132 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | KEARNS-SAINT ANN SCHOOL
Private
107 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 162 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | IQRA ACADEMY OF UTAH
Private
63 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | THE MCGILLIS SCHOOL
Private
386 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 86 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
44 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | THE MADELEINE CHOIR SCHOOL
Private
432 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | ST VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH SCHOOL
Private
226 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | 89 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | CARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Private
319 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE
Private
3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | 17 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | MISS BILLIES KIDS KAMPUS
Private
13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | WILLOW CREEK MONTESSORI
Private
24 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 516 students · 7th–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 555 students · 7th–8th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 633 students · 6th–9th | 7.4 |
| 4 | 790 students · 5th–9th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 813 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 394 students · 7th–8th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 663 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 8 | 534 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 9 | 904 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 800 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 11 | 403 students · 5th–8th | 6.0 |
| 12 | 579 students · 7th–8th | 5.9 |
| 13 | 624 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
High Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,505 students · 7th–12th | 9.5 | ||
| 2 | 363 students · 6th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | 2,009 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 4 | 303 students · 7th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 5 | 98 students · 7th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 6 | 1,863 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 7 | 2,125 students · 7th–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 8 | 469 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 9 | 2,393 students · 8th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 10 | 2,167 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 11 | 1,495 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 12 | 99 students · 7th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 13 | 163 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 14 | 284 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | GARFIELD ACADEMY
Private
46 students · 7th–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | LA EUROPA ACADEMY
Private
32 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 504 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 36 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 513 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 68 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 143 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 80 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 5 | 947 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.0 | ||
| 6 | 11 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
Private
47 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ROWLAND HALL
Private
909 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 39 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | THE CHIRON ACADEMY
Private
34 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | CARMEN B PINGREE CENTER
Private
86 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 32 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | INTERMOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
284 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ROWLAND HALL
Private
906 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | REID SCHOOL
Private
65 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah · 121 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 19 ZIP codes
Median Income
$86,005
Median Home Value
$508,884
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Population
544,220
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Community Profile
Salt Lake City has a median household income of $86,005. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $508,884, with a median rent of $1,468/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Utah
- Total Schools
- 121
- Elementary
- 75
- Middle
- 13
- High
- 18
- Districts
- 16
- Avg Rating
- 6.4/10
Resources
School Districts (16)
City Academy
1 school · 99 students
Academy for Math Engineering & Science
1 school · 469 students
Salt Lake Arts Academy
1 school · 403 students
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
1 school · 163 students
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
9 schools · 271 students
Canyon Rim Academy
1 school · 520 students
Guadalupe School
1 school · 396 students
Dual Immersion Academy
1 school · 456 students
Open Classroom
1 school · 289 students
Salt Lake Center for Science Education
1 school · 363 students
Canyons District
50 schools · 33,196 students
Utah Connections Academy
1 school · 947 students
Pacific Heritage Academy
1 school · 300 students
Wallace Stegner Academy
2 schools · 1,425 students
Granite District
86 schools · 60,270 students
Salt Lake District
40 schools · 19,477 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Utah
Top metros statewide by school count.
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Salt Lake City, Utah
How many schools are in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Salt Lake City has 121 schools, including 91 public and 30 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Salt Lake City is 6.4 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The top-ranked school in Salt Lake City on MySchoolScout is Indian Hills School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in Salt Lake City on MySchoolScout is Indian Hills School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in Salt Lake City on MySchoolScout is Hillside Middle with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in Salt Lake City on MySchoolScout is West High with a composite score of 9.5/10.
How many school districts serve Salt Lake City, Utah?
Salt Lake City is served by 16 school districts: City Academy, Academy for Math Engineering & Science, Salt Lake Arts Academy, Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Canyon Rim Academy, Guadalupe School, Dual Immersion Academy, Open Classroom, Salt Lake Center for Science Education, Canyons District, Utah Connections Academy, Pacific Heritage Academy, Wallace Stegner Academy, Granite District, Salt Lake District.
What is the education level in Salt Lake City, Utah?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Salt Lake City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The median household income in Salt Lake City is approximately $86,005 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Yes, Salt Lake City has 30 private schools alongside 91 public schools. The top-rated private school is Elizabeth Academy with a score of 8.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salt Lake City, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Salt Lake City is 17.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Salt Lake City, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.