For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 10,276 students in Salem, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT are American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Nebo Advanced Learning Center and Salem Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: K-10 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Nebo Advanced Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 E 400 N
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 489-2833
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 489-2833
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Salem Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Gr: 7-9 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 E 340 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 609-2795
Gr: 6-7 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Gr: K-12 | 7,791 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salem, UT include American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Nebo Advanced Learning Center and Salem Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
5 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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