For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,436 students in 84116, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Mary W. Jackson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 84116 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 84116, UT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84116, UT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
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
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Newman School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1269 N Colorado St
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Mary W. Jackson School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 200 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8165
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 363-1892
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Escalante School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W 900 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8496
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
497 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8529
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8529
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Backman School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Rose Park School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 W 1000 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
North Star School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Morton Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8448
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Guadalupe School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 N 1200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 84116, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Mary W. Jackson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 84116?
10 public elementary schools are located in 84116.
What is the racial composition of students in 84116?
84116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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