For the 2025-26 school year, there are 110 public middle schools serving 83,083 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Albion Middle School, Butler Middle School and Draper Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salt Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albion Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2755 E 8890 S
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 826-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Draper Park Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13133 South 1300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,481 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Gr: 5-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Gr: K-9 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wasatch Jr High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 S 3100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5244
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5244
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Churchill Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3450 E 4275 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5144
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Channing Hall
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13515 S 150 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-2709
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-2709
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Elk Ridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
Gr: 7-9 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Corner Canyon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12943 S. 700 E.
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 2,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Skyline High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3251 E 3760 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Gr: 7-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Gr: 5-9 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 S 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4810
Gr: 7-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Brighton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Summit Academy - Draper Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1285 E 13200 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Goldminer's Daughter
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10160 E Little Cottonwood Cany
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 826-8575
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1818.
South Jordan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Eastmont Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7000
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Indian Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1180 E 11600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7100
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Evergreen Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Gr: 6-9 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Fort Herriman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Gr: 7-9 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2424.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
Gr: 7-9 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Alta High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11055 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Navigator Pointe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 S Navigator Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
Gr: K-9 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Riverview Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Gr: 7-9 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2929.
Union Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E 8000 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-1500
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3030.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1825 S Nevada
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4828
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4828
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3333.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Gr: 7-9 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Early Light Academy At Daybreak
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11709 Vadania Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
Gr: K-9 | 1,001 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3535.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Salt Lake County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Gr: 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
Gr: K-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 7-9 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Gr: K-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Artec South High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 W 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 9%
9800 S 800 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Gr: 7-9 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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
Gr: K-6 | 3 students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 26%
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 1-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
14178 South Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Gr: 7-12
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Gr: K-3 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1675 S 600 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 481-4824
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Home Hospital (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9361 South 300 East
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Gr: K-12
Home Schooling Homehospital Alternative 3a-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Gr: 7-9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Albion Middle School, Butler Middle School and Draper Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salt Lake County?
110 public middle schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salt Lake County include: Churchill Jr High School vs. Wasatch Jr High School, John F. Kennedy Jr High School vs. Hunter Jr High School, Sunset Ridge Middle School vs. West Hills Middle School
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