For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,250 students in Tooele County, UT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT are West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Excelsior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tooele County, UT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Tooele County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Desert High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3755 S Snake Valley Rd
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 693-3112
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Grantsville Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 S Hale
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-4510
Gr: 7-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Dugway
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5010 E School Street
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Dugway, UT 84022
(435) 831-4090
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Wendover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Wildcat Blvd, 110 Wildcat
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 County, UT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tooele County, UT include West Desert High School, Grantsville Jr High School and Excelsior Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Tooele County?
11 public middle schools are located in Tooele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tooele County?
Tooele County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tooele County 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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