For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 31,297 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top ranked public charter schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Canyon Rim Academy and Itineris Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salt Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Rim Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3005 S 2900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 474-2066
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Itineris Early College High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8714 Roy Del Circle
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
Grades: 10-12
| 328 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Grades: K-9
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Channing Hall
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13515 S 150 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-2709
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-2709
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy - Draper Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1285 E 13200 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Grades: PK-8
| 716 students
Rank: #88.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12892 S Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-8500
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 553-8500
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14942 S 560 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #1111.
Vanguard Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Navigator Pointe Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: K-9
| 411 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Academy - Independence
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #1515.
Paradigm High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11577 S 3600 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1616.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11938 South Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Grades: K-6
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9067 S 1300 W Suite 204
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
Grades: 7-12
| 928 students
Rank: #1818.
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11938 Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 810-3590
Grades: 7-12
| 763 students
Rank: #1919.
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #2020.
Early Light Academy At Daybreak
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11709 Vadania Dr
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 302-5988
Grades: K-9
| 972 students
Rank: #2121.
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9062 S 2200 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 282-9066
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 282-9066
Grades: K-9
| 757 students
Rank: #2222.
Wallace Stegner Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 S. Bending River Ct.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 456-9570
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 456-9570
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #2323.
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 W 11400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 260-3040
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 260-3040
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #2424.
American Academy Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5410 W South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 810-4786
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 810-4786
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #2525.
Utah Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Grades: K-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #2626.
Monticello Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #2727.
Providence Hall
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4795 W Patriot Ridge Drive
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 727-8260
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 727-8260
Grades: K-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #2828.
Mountain West Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4125 W Foxview Dr.
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 566-6962
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 566-6962
Grades: K-9
| 462 students
Rank: #2929.
Open Classroom
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 D Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8144
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8144
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #3030.
Athlos Academy Of Utah
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12309 South Mustang Trail Way
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 438-4619
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 438-4619
Grades: K-9
| 462 students
Rank: #3131.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Grades: 6-12
| 344 students
Rank: #3232.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Grades: K-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #3333.
Utah Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E 4500 S, Suite 620
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Grades: K-12
| 1,772 students
Rank: #3434.
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5662 W 8200 S
West Jordan, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
West Jordan, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
Grades: K-9
| 793 students
Rank: #3535.
Entheos Academy Kearns
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Grades: K-9
| 570 students
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Salt Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Advantage Arts Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Opening August 2
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Alianza Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Grades: 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
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
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
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
American International School Of Utah (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Grades: K-12
| 1,335 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Artec South High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 W 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Grades: 7-9
| 931 students
3900 S 5325 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Children Behavior Therapy Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
780 S Gaurdsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Columbus Community Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Eagle Summit Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5500 Bagley Park Rd.
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 1-6
| 165 students
14178 South Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
3305 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Guadalupe Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Grades: K-3
| 83 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
3031 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 10 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Canyon Rim Academy and Itineris Early College High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salt Lake County?
54 public charter schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Salt Lake County include: Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley vs. American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, Summit Academy - Independence vs. Summit Academy - Draper Campus, Pacific Heritage Academy vs. Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
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