For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,378 students in 84117, UT (there are , serving 383 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 84117, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 84117, UT are Cottonwood School, Olympus Jr High School and Bonneville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84117 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84117, UT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84117, UT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood 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
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Grades: 5-9
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Bonneville Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5330 S 1660 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5124
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5124
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 East Murray-holladay Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 871-3950
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 871-3950
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
84117, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5315 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 84117, UT?
The top ranked public schools in 84117, UT include Cottonwood School, Olympus Jr High School and Bonneville Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 84117?
4 public schools are located in 84117.
What percentage of students in 84117 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 84117 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84117?
84117 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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