For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,797 students in Salem, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, UT are Foothills School, Mt. Loafer School and Salem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salem, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 S 810 E
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-9172
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Loafer School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 S 250 W
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-2705
Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Salem School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 W 100 S
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-1182
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-1182
Gr: PK-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Salem, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Gr: K-12 | 8,702 students Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, UT include Foothills School, Mt. Loafer School and Salem School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem?
3 public preschools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salem include: Foothills School vs. Mt. Loafer School, Mt. Loafer School vs. Foothills School
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