Best Schools in South Jordan, Utah
25 schools · 13 Elementary · 3 Middle · 5 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in South Jordan?
Use this page to compare every school in South Jordan by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elk Ridge Middle
Middle · Jordan District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Aspen Elementary
Elementary · Jordan District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
South Jordan School
Elementary · Jordan District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in South Jordan for 2026 are Elk Ridge Middle (8.2/10), Aspen Elementary (8.2/10), and South Jordan School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 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
25
21 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$620,000
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
25
21 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$620,000
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 South Jordan schools.
Top-Rated Schools in South Jordan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 25 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Ridge Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Aspen Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | South Jordan School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Welby School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Eastlake School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain Creek Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Monte Vista School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | South Jordan Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Jordan Ridge School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Golden Fields School | 6.4 / 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $126,821
- Median home value
- $620,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How South Jordan compares
Utah rank
#42 of 86
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Utah avg (6.4)
Median household income
$127k
148% of Utah median
Schools in this city
22
Jordan District runs 71% of South Jordan's public schools
South Jordan touches 7 districts, but Jordan District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Jordan District accounts for 15 of 21 public schools (71%). The other 6 districts hold the remaining 6.
Among 19 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.0 to 8.2 — the spread is inside South Jordan, not a citywide average.
6 of the 21 public schools are charters (29%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Jordan District15 public · 71%
- American Academy of Innovation1 public · 5%
- Career Academy of Utah1 public · 5%
- Early Light Academy At Daybreak1 public · 5%
- Hawthorn Academy1 public · 5%
About Schools in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan's public schools span 19 ranked institutions with a city average of 6.5 out of 10. That number understates what's available at the top: 8 of those 19 schools — 42% — score 7 or higher, which means families who do their research face a market with real high-performing options, not just a solid average to rely on.
Middle schools define South Jordan's academic ceiling. Mountain Creek Middle School leads all 19 ranked schools with a score of 8.7 out of 10 — the highest mark in the city. Elk Ridge Middle follows directly at 8.6, making the city's two flagship middle schools a standout pair. Both sit well above the 6.5 city average and clear the 7-point high-performer threshold by more than a full point. That kind of dense top-tier performance at the middle school level is an uncommon advantage in suburban systems.
Elementary options hold their own. Golden Fields School scores 8.1 — third-best in South Jordan overall — and Welby School comes in at 7.9, placing both comfortably within the top-42% tier. Bingham High rounds out the top five at 7.9, giving families a strong high school endpoint that aligns with the city's better elementary and middle options.
For parents comparing South Jordan against other cities — or deciding which neighborhood to target within it — the 6.5 average signals that school selection matters more here than in tighter performance markets. More than half of the 19 ranked schools fall below the 7-point mark, so default neighborhood assignments vary in ways that affect outcomes. The 8.7 ceiling at Mountain Creek and the consistent 7.9 marks across three other top-five schools confirm the upper tier is real and substantial. But reaching it requires knowing which schools to pursue, not just which city to move to.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 814 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 891 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 731 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 816 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 795 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 654 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 873 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 746 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 |
| 9 | 598 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.8 |
| 10 | 648 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.0 |
Show all 13 elementary schools in South Jordan
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,165 students · 7th–9th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 1,298 students · 7th–9th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 1,208 students · 7th–9th | 6.6 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,471 students · 10th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 365 students · 6th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 384 students · 7th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 4 | 323 students · 7th–12th | 4.7 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Stillwater AcademyPrivate 28 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,001 students · Kindergarten–9th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 462 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 176 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Anthem Preparatory SchoolPrivate 108 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in South Jordan
South Jordan, Utah · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$126,821
Median Home Value
$620,000
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
Population
80,331
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Community Profile
South Jordan has a median household income of $126,821. It is a well-educated community where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $620,000, with a median rent of $1,826/month. The local poverty rate of 3.0% 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
- 13
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 5
- Other
- 4
Resources
School Districts (7)
Paradigm High School
1 school · 384 students
Mountain West Montessori Academy
1 school · 462 students
Hawthorn Academy
2 schools · 1,399 students
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
1 school · 1,001 students
American Academy of Innovation
1 school · 365 students
Career Academy of Utah
1 school · 176 students
Jordan District
69 schools · 59,145 students
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in South Jordan, Utah
How many schools are in South Jordan, Utah?
South Jordan has 25 schools, including 21 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in South Jordan, Utah?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in South Jordan is 6.4 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 South Jordan, Utah?
The top-ranked school in South Jordan on MySchoolScout is Elk Ridge Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in South Jordan, Utah?
The top-ranked elementary school in South Jordan on MySchoolScout is Aspen Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in South Jordan, Utah?
The top-ranked middle school in South Jordan on MySchoolScout is Elk Ridge Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in South Jordan, Utah?
The top-ranked high school in South Jordan on MySchoolScout is Bingham High with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve South Jordan, Utah?
South Jordan is served by 7 school districts: Paradigm High School, Mountain West Montessori Academy, Hawthorn Academy, Early Light Academy at Daybreak, American Academy of Innovation, Career Academy of Utah, Jordan District.
What is the education level in South Jordan, Utah?
According to Census data, 46% of adults in South Jordan have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in South Jordan, Utah?
The median household income in South Jordan is approximately $126,821 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in South Jordan, Utah?
Yes, South Jordan has 4 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Daybreak Academy with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Jordan, Utah?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in South Jordan is 17.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in South Jordan, 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.