For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,051 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central City are Salt Lake Arts 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City, UT include Salt Lake Arts Academy and Liberty School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Salt Lake City?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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