Best Rose Park Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,523 students in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rose Park are Newman School, Rose Park School and Backman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1269 N Colorado St
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8537
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Rose Park School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 W 1000 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8554
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Backman School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N 1500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake Head Start
1240 American Beauty Dri
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8173
Gr: PK | 75 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City, UT include Newman School, Rose Park School and Backman School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Rose Park, Salt Lake City public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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