Public schools in Kearns, UT
10 open public schools with an address in Kearns, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,325
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kearns public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Kearns, UT: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,325 students, an average of 733 per school. The largest campus is Kearns High (2,313 students), and the largest elementary school is West Kearns School (548).
Granite District operates the most schools here (9), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kearns
Elementary schools in Kearns
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive School Granite District | PK–06 | 489 | 21.3:1 | |
| David Gourley School Granite District | PK–06 | 423 | 21.7:1 | |
| Silver Hills School Granite District | PK–06 | 475 | 21.1:1 | |
| South Kearns School Granite District | PK–06 | 536 | 19.5:1 | |
| Thomas W. Bacchus School Granite District | KG–06 | 315 | 21.7:1 | |
| West Kearns School Granite District · Magnet | PK–06 | 548 | 22.4:1 |
Middle schools in Kearns
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns Jr High Granite District | 06–08 | 732 | 18.4:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High Granite District | 06–08 | 915 | 22.6:1 |
High schools in Kearns
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns High Granite District | 09–12 | 2,313 | 24.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kearns
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entheos Academy Kearns Entheos Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 579 | 19.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic51.5%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.3%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Kearns schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,325 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kearns
How many public schools are in Kearns, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Kearns: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,325 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kearns?
Schools with an address in Kearns belong to 2 education agencies, led by Granite District (9 schools), Entheos Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kearns?
Kearns High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kearns, with 2,313 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kearns?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Kearns are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Entheos Academy Kearns. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kearns schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kearns public schools is 21.5:1, similar to the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kearns guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities