📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (RISE/Aspire 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Salt Lake County, UT
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Canyons School District | Sandy | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #2 | Murray School District | Murray | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #3 | Jordan School District | West Jordan | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #4 | Salt Lake City School District | Salt Lake City | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #5 | Granite School District | Salt Lake City | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in Salt Lake County, Utah (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Salt Lake County, Utah that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using RISE/Aspire 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Utah, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Salt Lake County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Salt Lake County, Utah? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Salt Lake County, Utah, the highest-rated is Canyons School District (Sandy), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 74th percentile of Utah districts on RISE/Aspire 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (RISE/Aspire 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Utah and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.