| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyons School District | Draper | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 33,386 | 50 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Murray School District | Salt Lake City | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 5,871 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jordan School District | Bingham Canyon | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 59,421 | 70 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Salt Lake City School District | Salt Lake City | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 19,896 | 41 | PK–12 | 15 |
| Granite School District | Magna | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 61,197 | 89 | PK–12 | 11 |
How Salt Lake County compares
Together they enroll 179,771 students across 262 schools. The largest is Granite School District with 61,197 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Utah average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County has 5 public school districts covering 42 zip codes. The top-rated district in Salt Lake County is Canyons School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (RISE/Aspire 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Utah. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Salt Lake County, UT?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Salt Lake County, UT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Salt Lake County, UT?
Of the districts serving Salt Lake County, Canyons School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among Utah school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Utah reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Utah and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Utah only, never across state lines.