Public schools in Layton, UT
23 open public schools with an address in Layton, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,684
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
4
5 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Layton public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Layton, UT: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,684 students, an average of 804 per school. The largest campus is Layton High (2,231 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunburst School (871).
Davis District operates the most schools here (19), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 21:1, 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 4 charter schools, 5 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% 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 Layton
Davis District
Public school district
19 schools in Layton · 97 total
Leadership Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Layton · 2 total
No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science
Independent charter agency
1 school in Layton · 2 total
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Layton
Virtual Horizons Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Layton
Elementary schools in Layton
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams School Davis District | PK–06 | 645 | 20.5:1 | |
| Crestview School Davis District | PK–06 | 356 | 20.9:1 | |
| Ellison Park School Davis District | PK–06 | 565 | 19.4:1 | |
| Heritage School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 623 | 19.7:1 | |
| King School Davis District | PK–06 | 442 | 18.8:1 | |
| Layton School Davis District | PK–06 | 552 | 21.2:1 | |
| Leadership Learning Academy Leadership Learning Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 522 | 21.8:1 | |
| Lincoln School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 642 | 20.1:1 | |
| Mountain View School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 696 | 21.8:1 | |
| Sand Springs School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 682 | 20.1:1 | |
| Sunburst School Davis District | PK–06 | 871 | 24.4:1 | |
| Vae View School Davis District | PK–06 | 394 | 20.2:1 | |
| Whitesides School Davis District | PK–06 | 396 | 23.3:1 |
Middle schools in Layton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davis Jr High Davis District | 07–09 | 879 | 22.5:1 | |
| Legacy Jr High Davis District | 07–09 | 1,125 | 27.2:1 | |
| North Layton Jr High Davis District | 07–09 | 959 | 20.4:1 | |
| Shoreline Junior High Davis District | 07–09 | 1,225 | 28.8:1 |
High schools in Layton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Connect 7-12 Davis District · Virtual | 07–12 | 262 | 12.2:1 | |
| Layton High Davis District | 10–12 | 2,231 | 26.7:1 | |
| No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science · Charter · Magnet | 09–12 | 667 | 21:1 | |
| Northridge High Davis District | 10–12 | 1,984 | 25.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Layton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Davis Preparatory Academy North Davis Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 966 | 20.5:1 | |
| Virtual Horizons Charter School Virtual Horizons Charter School · Charter | 04–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Layton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,684 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Layton
How many public schools are in Layton, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Layton: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,684 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Layton?
Schools with an address in Layton belong to 5 education agencies, led by Davis District (19 schools), Leadership Learning Academy (1 school), No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science (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 Layton?
Layton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Layton, with 2,231 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Layton?
Yes. 4 of the 23 public schools in Layton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Leadership Learning Academy, No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science, North Davis Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Layton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Layton public schools is 21:1, 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 Layton 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