| Metric | Salt Lake City School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 19,896 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 41 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,944/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↓ 34% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Below average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City School District (this district) | 6/10 | 50th | 19,896 |
| Canyons School District | 8/10 | 74th | 33,386 |
| Granite School District | 1/10 | 9th | 61,197 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 41 rated districts in UT → 50th percentile → 6/10.
Source: Utah State Board of Education RISE (grades 3–8) & Utah Aspire Plus (grades 9–10), Proficient or Highly Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
- Salt Lake Head Start — Grades PK–PK · 75 students
- Glendale Middle — Grades 6–8 · 678 students
- Clayton Middle — Grades 7–8 · 567 students
- Northwest Middle — Grades 7–8 · 542 students
- Hillside Middle — Grades 7–8 · 485 students
- Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant — Grades 7–8 · 348 students
- Highland High — Grades 9–12 · 1,973 students
- East High — Grades 9–12 · 1,764 students
- Innovations Early College High School — Grades 9–12 · 157 students
- Sky View Academy — Grades 12–12 · 1 students
- Salt Lake Technology Center — Grades 9–12
- West High — Grades 7–12 · 2,503 students
- Mountain View School — Grades PK–6 · 629 students
- Whittier School — Grades PK–6 · 500 students
- Nibley Park School — Grades PK–8 · 483 students
- Highland Park School — Grades K–6 · 478 students
- Liberty School — Grades PK–6 · 473 students
- Indian Hills School — Grades PK–6 · 467 students
- Uintah School — Grades K–6 · 464 students
- Dilworth School — Grades PK–6 · 463 students
- Edison School — Grades PK–6 · 459 students
- Meadowlark School — Grades PK–6 · 434 students
- Bonneville School — Grades K–6 · 414 students
- Newman School — Grades PK–6 · 405 students
- Washington School — Grades PK–6 · 402 students
- Backman School — Grades PK–6 · 396 students
- Emerson School — Grades K–6 · 395 students
- Wasatch School — Grades K–6 · 387 students
- Parkview School — Grades PK–6 · 371 students
- Ensign School — Grades PK–6 · 361 students
- Rose Park School — Grades PK–6 · 358 students
- Escalante School — Grades PK–6 · 352 students
- Beacon Heights School — Grades PK–6 · 345 students
- North Star School — Grades PK–6 · 336 students
- Franklin School — Grades PK–6 · 325 students
- Horizonte Instruction & Training Center — Grades 7–12 · 259 students
- + 4 more other schools
About Salt Lake City School District
Families in zip code 84114 (Salt Lake City, Utah) are assigned to Salt Lake City School District for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Salt Lake City School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Utah’s RISE and Utah Aspire Plus assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Utah is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Salt Lake City School District falls near the middle of Utah on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 84114
Children in zip code 84114 are assigned to Salt Lake City School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 84114, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Salt Lake City School District at (801)578-8599 or visit www.slcschools.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Utah districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Salt Lake City
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Salt Lake City School District serves zip code 84114, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 84114. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Utah, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Salt Lake City School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 84114.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Salt Lake City School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 84114 data.