For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,400 students in Tooele, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tooele, UT are Excelsior Academy, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School and Bonneville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tooele, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tooele have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tooele, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 E Erda Way
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 882-3062
Gr: K-8 | 1,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2152 N 400 W
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1939
Gr: 7-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bonneville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Montauk Lane
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 315-2080
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Tooele Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 W Vine St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-1921
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 N 100 E
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 566-6957
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8710
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tooele, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tooele, UT include Excelsior Academy, Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School and Bonneville Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Tooele?
7 public middle schools are located in Tooele.
What is the racial composition of students in Tooele?
Tooele public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public middle schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tooele are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tooele include: Bonneville Academy vs. Excelsior Academy, Tooele Jr High School vs. Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High School, Scholar Academy vs. Excelsior Academy
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