For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 25,481 students in West Valley City, UT (there are , serving 735 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in West Valley City, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in West Valley City, UT are Vanguard Academy, Robert Frost School and Neil Armstrong Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Valley City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in West Valley City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Valley City, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Robert Frost School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3444 W 4400 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4840
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Neil Armstrong Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
Gr: PK-6 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Monticello Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Gearld Wright School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6760 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 646-5480
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 646-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
West Valley School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6049 W Brud Dr
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079
Gr: PK-6 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Gr: K-6 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Rolling Meadows School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Whitehall Dr
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4990
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Hillside School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4283 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4870
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Hunter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Gr: K-12 | 1,473 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas T. Orchard School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6744 W 3800 S
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4954
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4954
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Monroe School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pioneer School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3860 S 3380 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4966
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4966
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Taylorsville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 4230 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5038
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5038
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Hunter High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S 5600 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5360
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Roots Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Endeavor Hall
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2614 S Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-1153
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-1153
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 265:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Hunter Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6131 W 3785 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5184
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5184
Gr: 7-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
West Lake Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 S 3450 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5254
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5254
Gr: 7-8 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Philo T. Farnsworth School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3751 S 4225 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Academy Park School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Jackling School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3760 S 4610 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5685 West Cilma Drive
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 685-0228
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 685-0228
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Valley Crest School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5240 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W Crystal Ave.
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 839-3613
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 839-3613
Gr: K-6 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Valley Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4195 S 3200 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5234
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5234
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Stansbury School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 S 2700 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5032
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5032
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
John F. Kennedy Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4495 S 4800 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2355 S Technology Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Whittier School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3585 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5096
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
Granger School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3702 S 1950 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
Gr: PK-6 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3434.
Harry S. Truman School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4639 S 3200 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5044
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5044
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Granger High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3690 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Gr: 8-12 | 3,434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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West Valley City, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Gr: 10-12
Granger High Extended Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3690 South 3600 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
W 3605 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1325 West 2200 South Suite A
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 355-1640
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 355-1640
Gr: 9-12
O H Herman Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3450 S 900 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 261-2060
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 261-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
3450 South 900 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 261-2060
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 261-2060
Gr: 7-12
Success School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4122 South 1785 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 964-4258
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 964-4258
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 54%
3534 South 700 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 265-5825
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 265-5825
Gr: 11-12
West Lake Junior High Extended Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3400 South 3450 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5254
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5254
Gr: 7-9
Young Parents Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3760 South 4610 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 964-7628
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 964-7628
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Valley City, UT?
The top ranked public schools in West Valley City, UT include Vanguard Academy, Robert Frost School and Neil Armstrong Academy.
How many public schools are located in West Valley City?
38 public schools are located in West Valley City.
What percentage of students in West Valley City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in West Valley City are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley City?
West Valley City public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Valley City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Valley City include: John F. Kennedy Jr High School vs. Hunter Jr High School, Gearld Wright School vs. Valley Crest School, Hunter High School vs. Granger High School
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