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Best West Valley City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 16,994 students in West Valley City, UT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Valley City, UT are Robert Frost School, Neil Armstrong Academy and Monticello Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Valley City, UT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Valley City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in West Valley City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Frost School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3444 W 4400 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Neil Armstrong Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5194 West Highbury Parkway
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5284
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Monticello Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2782 S Corporate Park Drive
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 417-8040
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Gearld Wright School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6760 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 646-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
West Valley School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6049 W Brud Dr
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5079
Gr: PK-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Esperanza School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4956 W 3500 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 305-1450
Gr: K-7 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Rolling Meadows School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Whitehall Dr
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Hillside School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4283 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Hunter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 S 5400 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4876
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Douglas T. Orchard School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6744 W 3800 S
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-4954
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Monroe School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4918
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pioneer School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3860 S 3380 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4966
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Taylorsville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 W 4230 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5038
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Endeavor Hall
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2614 S Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-1153
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Philo T. Farnsworth School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3751 S 4225 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4822
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Academy Park School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4580 Westpoint Dr
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Jackling School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3760 S 4610 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-4882
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5685 West Cilma Drive
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 685-0228
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Valley Crest School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5240 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W Crystal Ave.
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 839-3613
Gr: K-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Stansbury School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 S 2700 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5032
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
John F. Kennedy Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4495 S 4800 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 S Technology Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Whittier School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3585 S 6000 W
West Valley City, UT 84128
(385) 646-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Granger School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3702 S 1950 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4852
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Harry S. Truman School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4639 S 3200 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5044
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Hillsdale School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3275 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4864
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Redwood School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 S Redwood Rd
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-4984
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
Charter School
4590 South 5600 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
Charter School
2671 S Stegner Way
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Valley City, UT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Valley City, UT include Robert Frost School, Neil Armstrong Academy and Monticello Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Valley City?
31 public elementary schools are located in West Valley City.
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley City?
West Valley City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Valley City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Valley City include: Gearld Wright School vs. Valley Crest School, Valley Crest School vs. Gearld Wright School, Redwood School vs. Endeavor Hall

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