Salt Lake School Competitors

The Salt Lake City School District serves the children and community of Utah’s capital city. The boundaries for the district are contiguous with the boundaries of Salt Lake City. Inside the district you will find a great amount of diversity. Some areas of the city feature multi-million dollar homes, while in other areas, over 90% of the children and families live in poverty. The district serves approximately 24,000 students, and over 80 languages are spoken in the halls of Salt Lake City schools. Our Schools There are 36 schools in the district: 27 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools and one alternative high school. In May 1999, voters in Salt Lake City overwhelmingly approved issuing $136 million in bonds to help pay for the renovation or reconstruction of elementary and middle schools. The 10-year construction program is building schools that are safer, brighter, and can be used as community centers after school hours. You can find more information on the school construction page. Our Students Students in the Salt Lake City School District hail from around the world. Ethnic minorities make up 53% of our students, and the district serves a significant refugee population from Eastern European or African countries. Approximately 60% of our students come from low-income families, and just over 33% of them are learning English as a second language. We celebrate this diversity and believe it adds value as students learn first hand about other cultures.

Waterford School is Utah's premier liberal arts, college preparatory independent school for students in Preschool through Upper School. Waterford inspires individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose by providing a world-class education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.

Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for over 60 years. From preschool through 8th grade, our students are encouraged to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others, and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.