For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,250 students in Tooele County, UT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT are West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Excelsior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tooele County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tooele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tooele County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Desert High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3755 S Snake Valley Rd
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Grantsville Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 S Hale
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 E Erda Way
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Gr: K-8 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2152 N 400 W
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Gr: 7-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Bonneville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Montauk Lane
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Dugway
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5010 E School Street
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Tooele Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 W Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 N 100 E
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Gr: K-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Wendover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Wildcat Blvd, 110 Wildcat
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Gr: K-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Tooele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bldg 5020 East 5th
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4566
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4566
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Bldg 5000 Valdez Circle
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4259
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4259
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
135 S 7th Street
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1951
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1951
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Grantsville Home Study (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
155 East Cherry St
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4500
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4500
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
251 N 1st St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1961
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1961
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Stansbury Home Study School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5300 North Aberdeen Ln
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-2479
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-2479
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Tooele High (Homestudy) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 West Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-9590
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-9590
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT include West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Excelsior Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Tooele County?
11 public middle schools are located in Tooele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tooele County?
Tooele County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tooele County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tooele County include: Bonneville Academy vs. Excelsior Academy, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School vs. Excelsior Academy, Tooele Jr High School vs. Excelsior Academy
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