For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Liberty Wells are Whittier School and Utah Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4846
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4846
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Utah Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Grades: K-12
| 1,078 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT include Whittier School and Utah Connections Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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