For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,161 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Central City are Salt Lake Arts Academy, City Academy and Liberty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 531-1173
Gr: 5-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 596-8489
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 596-8489
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Liberty School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1090 S Roberta St
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8180
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8180
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT include Salt Lake Arts Academy, City Academy and Liberty School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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