For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,004 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public schools in Capitol Hill are West High School and Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 N 200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8140
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8140
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT include West High School and Washington School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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