For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 magnet public preschools serving 2,774 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Utah are Riverside School, Canyon School and Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Utah (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 S Harvest Lane
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Washington, UT 84780
(435) 652-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 E 1240 S
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4610
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Copper Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7635 W 3715 S
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-4792
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Backman School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Guadalupe School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 N 1200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 531-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Utah?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Utah include Riverside School, Canyon School and Sandy School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Utah?
6 magnet public preschools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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