Top 5 Best Salem Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,576 students in Salem, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Salem, UT are Mt. Loafer School, Foothills School and American Preparatory Academy - Salem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Salem, UT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Loafer School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Foothills School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172
Grades: PK-6
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Grades: K-10
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Salem School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 W 100 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-1182
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Salem Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Grades: 7-9
| 993 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 E 340 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Grades: 6-7
| 894 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nebo Online School
Magnet School
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Grades: K-12
| 1,736 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, UT include Mt. Loafer School, Foothills School and American Preparatory Academy - Salem.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
8 public schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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