For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 555 students in Salem, UT.
The top ranked public charter school in Salem, UT is American Preparatory Academy - Salem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salem, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Grades: K-10
| 555 students
Salem, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Grades: K-12
| 8,702 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Salem, UT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Salem, UT include American Preparatory Academy - Salem.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
1 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public charter schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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