For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,703 students in 84120, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84120, UT are Neil Armstrong Academy, Monticello Academy and American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 84120 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 84120, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84120, UT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neil Armstrong Academy
(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
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Academy
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
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated 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
| 1,473 students
Rank: #44.
Hunter 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
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Crest School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5240 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4495 S 4800 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Philo T. Farnsworth School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3751 S 4225 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1111.
Jackling School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3760 S 4610 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
Charter School
2671 S Stegnar Way
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
84120, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Young Parents Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3760 South 4610 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 964-7628
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 964-7628
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 84120, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84120, UT include Neil Armstrong Academy, Monticello Academy and American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 84120?
12 public elementary schools are located in 84120.
What is the racial composition of students in 84120?
84120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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