For the 2024-25 school year, there are 89 public preschools serving 38,179 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top ranked public preschools in Salt Lake County, UT are Cottonwood School, Howard R. Driggs School and Eastwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salt Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4798
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Howard R. Driggs School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4340 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3305 Wasatch Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-4816
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Ensign School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 - 12th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8150
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Oakwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 S Highland Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-4942
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Upland Terrace School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S 2860 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Woodstock School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6015 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5108
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Dilworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1953 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4806
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosecrest School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 Fisher Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5002
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5002
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Crestview School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 E Lincoln Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4804
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-4804
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Calvin S. Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5020
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5020
Grades: PK-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Whittier School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4846
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4846
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Parkview School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 S Emery St
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8304
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-8304
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #1818.
Robert Frost School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3444 W 4400 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4840
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4840
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #1919.
Neil Armstrong Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
Grades: PK-6
| 744 students
Rank: #2020.
Gearld Wright School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6760 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 646-5480
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 646-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #2121.
Bennion School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5775 S Sierra Grande Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4774
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-4774
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Spring Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5315 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4906
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-4906
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #2323.
West Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6049 W Brud Dr
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079
Grades: PK-6
| 735 students
Rank: #2424.
Vista School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4925 S 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Grades: PK-9
| 517 students
Rank: #2525.
Rolling Meadows School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Whitehall Dr
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4990
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Sandy School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8725 S 280 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 N 200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8140
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8140
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #2929.
Copper Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7635 W 3715 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #3030.
Hillside School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4283 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4870
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4870
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #3131.
Twin Peaks School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5325 S 1045 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5049
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5049
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #3232.
South Kearns School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4430 W 5570 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5026
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5026
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hunter School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 E 3700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4894
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4894
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #3535.
Nibley Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2785 S 800 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 481-4842
Grades: PK-8
| 344 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 preschools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in Salt Lake County, UT include Cottonwood School, Howard R. Driggs School and Eastwood School.
How many public preschools are located in Salt Lake County?
89 public preschools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salt Lake County include: Gearld Wright School vs. Valley Crest School, Silver Hills School vs. Western Hills School, Valley Crest School vs. Gearld Wright School
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