For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 alternative public elementary schools serving 4,879 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Utah are Granite Connection High School, Sunrise High School and Diamond Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Utah (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Grades: K-12
| 482 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunrise High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W 200 S
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Grades: 5-12
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Landmark High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 S Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Grades: K-12
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Grades: K-12
| 2,585 students
Rank: #77.
Cache High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 W 1400 N
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Grades: 5-12
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Grades: 5-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
264 S 500 E
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Grades: K-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1111.
Youth Educational Support School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
555 W 100 N
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Utah include Granite Connection High School, Sunrise High School and Diamond Ridge High School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Utah?
13 alternative public elementary schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
