For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,521 students in North Salt Lake, UT (there are , serving 130 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in North Salt Lake, UT are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in North Salt Lake, UT are Wasatch Peak Academy, Orchard School and Foxboro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Salt Lake, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in North Salt Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Salt Lake, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wasatch Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 N Cutler Drive
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-3066
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-3066
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Center Street
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-1700
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Foxboro School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
487 N Foxboro Drive
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-5050
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 402-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Spectrum Academy - Nsl
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 N Cutler Dr, 665 N Cutler
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 936-0318
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
North Salt Lake, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lifeline High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1130 West Center
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
(801) 298-4000
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Salt Lake, UT?
The top ranked public schools in North Salt Lake, UT include Wasatch Peak Academy, Orchard School and Foxboro School.
How many public schools are located in North Salt Lake?
4 public schools are located in North Salt Lake.
What percentage of students in North Salt Lake go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in North Salt Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the UT state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Salt Lake?
North Salt Lake public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Salt Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Salt Lake include: Foxboro School vs. Wasatch Peak Academy, Spectrum Academy - Nsl vs. Wasatch Peak Academy
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