For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,337 students in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked public preschools in Rose Park are Newman School, Backman School and Rose Park 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT include Newman School, Backman School and Rose Park School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City?
5 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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