For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 862 students in Sandy, UT. The top-ranked public preschool in Sandy, UT is Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Sandy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sandy, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8725 S 280 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-9325
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational Preschool
Special Education School
9361 S 300 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1067
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1067
Gr: PK | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Sandy, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9800 S 800 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7750
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Home Hospital (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9361 South 300 East
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 501-1354
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sandy, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sandy, UT include Sandy School. Sandy has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Utah.
How many public preschools are located in Sandy?
2 public preschools are located in Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy?
Sandy public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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