Best Public Schools in Kearns, UT

The city of Kearns, Utah is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings and test scores that fall well below state and district averages.

Among the standout schools, Entheos Academy Kearns, a public charter school, stands out with a relatively high spending per student and a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to other schools in the area. Silver Hills School is the highest-ranked school in the data set, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger test scores than its peers. However, Kearns High School, the only high school in the data, has consistently low statewide rankings and significantly below-average test scores.

The schools in Kearns serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students. The free and reduced lunch rates are generally high across the schools, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The Granite District, which oversees the majority of the schools, is also ranked 72nd out of 98 districts in Utah, suggesting a need for comprehensive, data-driven improvements to address the challenges facing the schools in this area.