For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,696 students in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked public schools in Rose Park are Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Backman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: n/an/a
1240 American Beauty Dri
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8173
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8173
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT include Salt Lake Center For Science Education, Newman School and Backman School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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