For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,289 students in 84121, UT (there are , serving 467 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 84121, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 84121, UT are Butler School, Academy For Math Engineering & Science and Oakwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 84121 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 84121, UT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 84121, UT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7975
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood 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
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon View School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3050 E 7800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-8050
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7530 S 2700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #66.
Woodstock 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
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgecrest School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 E 7200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-9250
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-9250
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Brighton High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,393 students
Rank: #99.
Bella Vista School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2131 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7825
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-7825
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5264
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5264
Grades: 9-12
| 1,495 students
84121, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1651 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2900
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2900
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 84121, UT?
The top ranked public schools in 84121, UT include Butler School, Academy For Math Engineering & Science and Oakwood School.
How many public schools are located in 84121?
10 public schools are located in 84121.
What percentage of students in 84121 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 84121 are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 84121?
84121 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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