For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,871 students in Magna, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Magna, UT are Copper Hills School, Pleasant Green School and Cyprus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magna, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Magna have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Magna, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7635 W 3715 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Green School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 W 2700 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4972
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4972
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Cyprus High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8623 W 3000 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5300
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Elk Run Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3550 S Helen Dr
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4786
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4786
Gr: PK-6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Entheos Academy Magna
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2606 S 7200 W
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 250-5233
Magna, UT 84044
(801) 250-5233
Gr: K-9 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Scott M Matheson Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S Montclair St
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5290
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5290
Gr: 7-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Lake Ridge School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 W 3400 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4888
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4888
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Magna School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8500 W 3100 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4900
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Magna, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Gr: 7-9 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magna, UT?
The top ranked public schools in Magna, UT include Copper Hills School, Pleasant Green School and Cyprus High School.
How many public schools are located in Magna?
8 public schools are located in Magna.
What is the racial composition of students in Magna?
Magna public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Magna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Magna include: Pleasant Green School vs. Elk Run Elementary School, Magna School vs. Elk Run Elementary School, Elk Run Elementary School vs. Pleasant Green School
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